Job Description
PMC Law Firm seeks a full-time paralegal to add to our legal support staff. This position will support a three-attorney litigation team that handles probate litigation, complex estate administration, guardianship and conservatorships, and related transactions. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, great attention to detail and will be able to effectively interact with clients in a professional and polished manner. You must be able to largely work independently and bring a positive energy to work with you each day. This position is 100% in the office.
Responsibilities
· Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, motions, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the supervision of a lawyer
· Witness and/or notarize clients signing legal documents
· Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by summarizing research, reviewing and organizing discovery, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
· Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
· Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling court appearances, mediations, and client meetings, and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
Qualifications
· Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills and time-management skills
· Proficient with Microsoft Office
· Proficient with practice management software
· Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills are required in order to work with clients, staff members, and other attorneys
Compensation
PMC offers a casual work environment, paid time off, a 38-hour work week, and 401(k) with company match after one year of employment. Total compensation is based upon an agreed billable hour requirement and salary range.
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must do ALL of the following:
1. Submit a current resume as an attachment. Your resume or cover letter should include at least two professional references.
2. Submit a cover letter specifically addressing your qualifications for this position, any unique qualifications, and gaps in employment.
The nature of our profession and this position is the ability to pay attention to detail. Please note that applications which do not follow both steps, do not meet the professional requirements, have multiple grammar issues, or provide blanket cover letters will be automatically rejected.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Company Description
PMC Law Firm is a boutique firm with over fifty years of combined legal experience specializing in all areas of probate, including estate planning, probate litigation, and estate administration. PMC Law Firm is located in Summerville, South Carolina, and primarily serves Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties. At PMC Law Firm, our goal is to serve clients throughout the Lowcountry by delivering comprehensive and efficient legal services with experience, care, and respect.
PMC Law Firm is a boutique firm with over fifty years of combined legal experience specializing in all areas of probate, including estate planning, probate litigation, and estate administration. PMC Law Firm is located in Summerville, South Carolina, and primarily serves Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties. At PMC Law Firm, our goal is to serve clients throughout the Lowcountry by delivering comprehensive and efficient legal services with experience, care, and respect.