Foreclosure - Litigation -Legal Assistant

Hutchens Law Firm has an immediate opening for an experienced, full-time litigation paralegal in our Columbia, SC location. This position will support a well-established attorney with duties, including, but not limited to: Case management, legal transcription/dictation, assisting with discovery, downloading filings, correspondence, entering time, obtaining fee approval, and other duties as assigned in other departments as requested or needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
• Ability to assist and keep up with a fast-paced attorney
• Excellent computer proficiency, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with ability to learn new programs and/or platforms
• Must know how to e-file in State and Federal Courts
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal and business documents
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
• Ability to identify problems, establish facts, and conduct legal research
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

Paralegal certificate

Work Environment
 

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
 

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files (up to 15 lbs), open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

EEO Statement 
 

Hutchens Law Firm is committed to equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties
 

Please note 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.