Legal Assistant Paralegal

A well-established, construction-focused law firm in Greenville is seeking a Paralegal / Litigation Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation practice. This role blends substantive paralegal responsibilities with high-level legal administrative support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional looking for long-term stability and growth within a respected legal team.

Position Overview

The Paralegal / Legal Assistant will support attorneys handling construction litigation matters, including contract disputes, construction defect claims, and insurance-related cases. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in managing active litigation caseloads

• Draft, edit, and proofread pleadings, motions, correspondence, and discovery documents

• Prepare and file documents in state and federal courts

• Coordinate and manage the discovery process (organizing, indexing, summarizing documents)

• Maintain case calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel

• Assist with legal research and case preparation

• Track billable time and support client billing processes

• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files

• Provide general litigation and administrative support

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant

• Experience in construction law, civil litigation, or insurance defense strongly preferred

• Knowledge of court procedures and filing requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Experience with legal case management software preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines

Paralegal certification or coursework is a plus but not required.

Ideal Candidate

✔ Detail-oriented and deadline-driven

✔ Comfortable managing litigation workflows

✔ Professional and client-facing

✔ Able to anticipate attorney needs

✔ Seeking long-term opportunity in a collaborative legal environment