Job ID: 52859
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 1 days ago
The firm focuses primarily on business litigation, representing small to mid-sized companies in high-value disputes—often involving claims in the millions. This is not an insurance defense or personal injury practice.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Work directly with a highly respected legal leader launching a premier boutique firm
- Sophisticated, high-value business litigation matters
- Downtown office in a professional yet relaxed environment
- Emphasis on work-life balance alongside high-quality work
- Culture that values collaboration, flexibility, and professional growth
- Leadership that is deeply invested in people, culture, and long-term success
We are seeking an experienced and polished Business Litigation Paralegal to play a key role in supporting the firm’s growing practice. The ideal candidate brings both strong technical expertise and a high level of professionalism when interacting with business clients. This role offers the chance to help shape processes and workflows in a dynamic, early-stage environment while working on sophisticated litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with all phases of business litigation from case inception through trial
- Draft, review, and manage legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Coordinate and manage large-scale document productions and e-discovery
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation
- Prepare case summaries, chronologies, and trial materials
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Manage case files, deadlines, and court filings
- Support trial preparation and courtroom logistics as needed
Required:
- 3–5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal (business or corporate litigation preferred)
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and discovery practices
- Advanced proficiency with legal technology, e-discovery tools, and case management systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional presence and ability to engage confidently with business clients
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Adaptable and open to new approaches and ways of working
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving (startup-like) environment
- Strong sense of ownership and pride in work
- Wants to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up
- Values both high-quality work and a balanced lifestyle
- Thrives in a collaborative, respectful, and people-focused culture
- Takes initiative and enjoys contributing beyond a traditional role
- Believes in the importance of professionalism, presentation, and client service
The firm is committed to creating an environment where employees:
- Feel valued and respected
- Enjoy coming to work
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance while doing meaningful work
- Have flexibility and trust in how they manage their time
- Are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and take ownership
Compensation:
- $75-$100k, based on experience
