Job Description

Job Description

Who we are:

Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A. is a well-established insurance defense law firm with seven offices strategically located across Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Started in 2002, the WJCB team is over 160 people strong and growing.

What sets us apart:

We strive to be different.

Our purpose is to provide an enjoyable and supportive environment where our team members can flourish and succeed. We want our attorneys and staff to enjoy their work environment and know that they are cared for. We believe this results in productivity. As a result of this culture, our firm has experienced tremendous growth during its first twenty years.

With continued attention on our team’s happiness and success, and a shared focus on serving our clients well, the firm is poised for even greater growth in the future.

We strive to be flexible.

We know that a cookie-cutter environment doesn’t fit everyone’s needs. We offer our team members a flexible schedule which includes varying work hours, options to work from home 1- 2day(s) per week, and the opportunity to work partial days on Fridays.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic who has excellent time management, organization, and communication skills and who will embrace our Core Values:

We are diligent; we are personable; we are team players; we are good stewards of our resources.

We work hard but believe in doing so in a manner that is supportive, encouraging, and pleasant.

We are currently looking for an experienced Paralegal for our Columbia, SC office.

The ideal Paralegal for the office has a strong work ethic, is a self-starter, and has exceptional organization and communication skills. The Paralegal will assist the attorney by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, fact checking; and trial preparation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and draft routine legal documents
• Create and maintain case files
• Facilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• Conduct legal research
• Provide excellent customer service & client contact,

Ideal Qualifications:

• Ideal experience 2+ years
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• A self-starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks
• A diligent and personable team player

The firm offers a competitive compensation plan including quarterly bonuses based on performance. We also offer competitive benefits, including paid Maternity Leave, group health and disability benefits and a 401(k) match.

Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any classification protected by federal or local law.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: DOE

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Casual dress code
• Flexibility with hours
• Option to work remotely 1 day per week

Company Description

Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A. was founded in Greenville, South Carolina in 2002 as Willson & Jones, LLC. The following year, Allison Carter & Johnnie Baxley joined the team and opened the firm’s Charleston, South Carolina location. The firm became Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A. (WJCB) in 2003.

Over the last 21 years, our firm has grown to seven offices across the Carolinas and Georgia. Our team of more than 70 attorneys and their supporting staff is committed to serving our clients to the best of our ability. Because we are solely an insurance defense law firm, we are able to streamline our practice. This approach allows us to be extremely efficient and cost-effective for our clients.

Company Description

Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A. was founded in Greenville, South Carolina in 2002 as Willson & Jones, LLC. The following year, Allison Carter & Johnnie Baxley joined the team and opened the firm’s Charleston, South Carolina location. The firm became Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A. (WJCB) in 2003.\r\n\r\nOver the last 21 years, our firm has grown to seven offices across the Carolinas and Georgia. Our team of more than 70 attorneys and their supporting staff is committed to serving our clients to the best of our ability. Because we are solely an insurance defense law firm, we are able to streamline our practice. This approach allows us to be extremely efficient and cost-effective for our clients.