Litigation Paralegal

Cosmich Simmons & Brown PLLC•Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Cosmich is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to join its well-established law firm, which has nine offices nationwide. The position works closely with attorneys on complex litigation matters and involves collaboration with clients, claims professionals, co-counsel, and court personnel across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The role supports litigation matters throughout their life cycle, including document preparation and filing, case scheduling and deadline management, communication with parties, and trial preparation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in a litigation practice.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, document management, and multitasking abilities.
Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to prioritize workload and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Experience with Teams, Zoom, or other virtual meeting platforms.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, continuous-learning environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Draft and compile discovery requests and responses.
Manage litigation matters and motion practice across multiple jurisdictions.
Coordinate service and filing of legal documents with courts and opposing counsel.
Maintain and organize electronic document management systems.
Schedule and coordinate court appearances, depositions, mediations, appointments, and client meetings.
Manage and maintain case calendars, including court-ordered deadlines and case management orders.
Coordinate with co-counsel throughout the United States on jurisdiction-specific litigation matters.
Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, claims representatives, experts, and other parties involved in litigation.
Monitor case progress and assist attorneys throughout the life cycle of each case.
Support attorneys with trial preparation and case management activities.
Ensure consistent and professional communication among all parties involved in litigation matters.