Paralegal Jobs in South Carolina

Job Title: Public Finance Paralegal Company: Location: Columbia, SC Description: The public finance paralegal will be working in our Columbia office. The essential functions of this position are the following: ?Research and prepare preliminary and final official statements ?Research public records online and via communication with state and local officials ?Coordinate with county and town governments (clerk to council and attorneys) and clients to have bond and tax incentive measures placed on county and town council agendas ?Draft, prepare, and organize necessary legal and closing documents ?Prepare final transcripts for closings and economic development transactions ?Organize and coordinate document signings with clients and other financing parties ?Prepare and file required reporting documents with state and federal agencies ?Assist attorneys in general corporate matters including maintaining corporate records for U.S. and international companies ?File and database/records maintenance for all Closing Transcripts ?5 years experience as a public finance paralegal ?Must be proactive, self motivated with ability to work independently with little or no supervision ?Exceedingly well organized and detail oriented ?Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as necessary ?Critical thinking, proficiency in problem solving, and decision making skills ?Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests ?Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times ?Superior computer skills, using Microsoft Office Suite ?Paralegal certificate and/or college degree ?Excellent oral and written communication skills Please respond to the above email address with your resume attached as a Word document.

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant needed Company: Location: Charleston, SC Description: Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant needed ? preferably with insurance defense litigation background in construction defect, products liability, employment, or other areas although this is not mandatory. In addition to regular paralegal duties of drafting, analyzing, researching, maintaining, investigating case issues, indexing and summarizing ? the ideal candidate will have experience in office administration, as the firm intends to utilize candidate to monitor billings and accounts payable. The ratio of legal assistant/paralegal hours as contrasted with those monitoring administrative office issues is 8/1 and we would not expect to need admin services in excess of 12 hours per month.

Job Title: Legal Assistant Company: Clingman Law Firm, LLC Location: Columbia, SC Description: Seeking motivated, organized legal assistant for two attorney firm. The successful candidate should enjoy interaction with the elderly and disabled and will be expected to maintain current file status reports to update callers. The successful candidate should be able to manage schedules, deadlines andassigned tasks and maintain a master calendar. THe successful candidate will interact with network and marketing groups of professionals serving the senior community as well as those supporting persons with disabilities and special needs and will generally coordinate, pursuant to attorney instruction the gathering of required information, reports and other documents so that attorneys can complete estate plans, special needs trust planning documents, documents required to be filed in the course of legal proceedings in the probate courts and assisting with the completion of VA, Medicaid and other government benefits applications.We welcome anyone with an interest in working with these special clients, many of whom so desperately need assistance, as a member of our team. Applicants should be proficient with all Microsoft office suite programs and any advanced computer skills would be welcome.Come join our small, but busy group in a low-stress, growing practice.

Job Title: Part-Time Real Estate Closing Paralegal Company: Location: Charleston, SC Description: Paralegal must have 5 years closing through disbursements experience. Qualified applicants may send resume in Word format, as an attachment, to Register to View

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Company: AppleOne Location: Columbia, SC Description: Columbia area law firm is looking for an experienced bilingual legal assistant. Needs someone that has at least 2 years of legal experience and is Spanish speaking. This company offers a great work environment, a great downtown office location and a great staff! Apply today! You can view all of our jobs online at http://www.appleone.com/?sc=11&id=546600 Job Experience: Bilingual Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant Company: Legal Professionals Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Description: Legal Assistant Legal Asssistant needed as right-hand person for partner in mid-sized law firm. Duties to include preparation of legal pleadings, client contact, and trial preparation. Areas of concentration most directly include civil litigation with some bankruptcy. Great opportunity with well-respected law firm for the right candidate. Salary commensurate with experience and full benefit package included. P lease email resume to Register to View This listing brought to you by The Charleston Post & Courier

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Company: Location: Charleston, SC Description: The litigation paralegal will be working in our Charleston office. The essential functions of this position are the following: ?Draft correspondence, pleadings and discovery documents; ?Communications with clients, witnesses, court personnel and experts; ?Review and summarize depositions, medical records and other discovery materials; ?Trial preparation, including electronic presentations; ?Assist attorneys at trial with electronic presentations, coordinating witnesses and managing trial exhibits; ?Manage electronic databases associated with e-discovery; ?Assist with document productions; ?Internet research; ?Cite check and shepardize briefs; and ?Electronic filings. Requirements ?5 years of litigation experience ?Large case management and trial experience ?Paralegal certificate and/or college degree ?Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and accommodate rush requests ?Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times ?Superior computer skills, using Microsoft Office Suite ?Experience with Summation and other trial presentation software a plus Please apply by responding to this email address with your updated resume attached.

Job Title: Paralegal Company: Law Offices of Lee & Smith, P. Location: Spartanburg, SC Description: Professional PARALEGAL Immediate opening. Experience in Workers Compensation preferred. Adjuster experience a plus. Salary depending on experience. Fax resume to Register to View . Source: goupstate.monster.com

Job Title: Paralegal  Company: Force Protection Location: Ladson, SC Description: Individual must be highly organized, energetic and able to work independently as well as with a team of other paralegals. Duties include scheduling, keeping calendars, drafting contracts and other legal documents, and organizing large amounts of data. Individual must be able to multi-task, be organized and efficient, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and be able to work overtime when required. Will perform routine legal research and compile data from reference sources such as digests, legal manuals, or other legal resources. Will gather and analyze research data, such as statues, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents. Bachelor degree preferred with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience in a professional office/legal setting. Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies with a minimum 6 years paralegal, government contracts or related experience will be considered. Paralegal certificate preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office, time keeping, time entry, dictation, and minimum typing speed of 60 WPM. Knowledge of deadlines and attention to detail are essential. Must have significant knowledge of legal concepts and terminology. Legal research skills required. Professional demeanor and presentation. Excellent communication skills (spoken and written). Ability to work with a diversified employee population. Excellent follow-up skills with the ability to follow-through to completion. Must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive personal information and possess thorough understanding of work environment. Good aptitude with numbers, attention to detail and excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. Must be able to apply existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions. Must be able to use sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems. Must have excellent time management skills and be deadline driven. Systems thinking or process documentation and understanding of documenting methodologies and self initiation and ability to work independently. Knowledge of business system thinking philosophy and creating of department PFD's.Must successfully complete a pre-employment substance abuse screening and background check. Must be able to work weekends, overtime, holidays, and any shift if required. Position may require travel periodically. Supports the Force Protection Industries overall systems thinking and business aim. As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Force Protection Industries, Inc. only employs individuals who prove their identity and legal authorization to work in the United States as required by that Act.Force Protection Industries, Inc. performs contracts for the United States Government with security requirements and manufactures items regulated under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation. To comply with these U.S. Government requirements, all Force Protection Industries, Inc. employees must qualify as a "U.S. Person", defined as: A) A U.S. citizenB) A permanent resident alien possessing a valid Form I-550 ("Green Card")C) A protected person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)The United States Government restricts some positions at Force Protection Industries, Inc. to U.S. citizens.Position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the Defense Security Service of the United States Government.

Job Title: Part Time Legal Assistant Company: Location: Columbia, SC Description: Part time legal assistant needed with experience in family law. Approximately 25 hours per week. Please email resume, along with salary request.