Paralegal - Civil Litigation

Davidson & Wren, P.A.
Columbia, SC

Davidson and Wren P.A. is a mid-sized law firm located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal services to a diverse client base, including city and county governments, law enforcement agencies, state government agencies, school districts, doctors, and hospitals. Many of these client relationships have spanned over 40 years.


Davidson and Wren, P.A. invests in the success and growth of the firm by hiring individuals who not only possess strong legal expertise but also understand the real-world impact of legal matters on people’s lives.


Paralegal Duties and Responsibilities

Draft legal documents such as formal discovery requests, notices, interrogatories, motions and summaries of depositions.


Assist with locating and contacting witnesses, arrange for their interview and evaluation, draft witness declarations and pretrial statements, and help prepare witness testimony.


Compile and organize trial notebooks, exhibits, and files; coordinate witness scheduling; assist attorneys with witness issues, exhibits, and note-taking during trials.


Draft formal discovery requests and responses, including special interrogatories, requests for admissions, production demands, deposition notices, and motions to compel on the attorney’s behalf.


Analyze records and disciplinary files, then provide recommendations to the attorney on case disposition.


Conduct legal research.


Prepare summaries of depositions, court transcripts, and witness testimony.


Requirements

The candidate must have five to seven years of experience in civil litigation

Strong writing skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management skills

Critical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

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