Personal Injury Paralegal

Location Requirement: Applicants must reside in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Virginia.

Are you an experienced personal injury case manager or paralegal looking for a fast-paced, client-focused role? The Jeffcoat Firm is dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenging legal situations. Under the leadership of CEO Michael Jeffcoat, our mission is to deliver exceptional legal representation to clients throughout South Carolina. Our team is made up of ambitious, resilient professionals who are passionate about providing outstanding client service and supporting one another.

 We are actively hiring Pre-Litigation Case Managers and Litigation Paralegals to join our growing team. These are fast-paced, people-focused positions where you'll be a critical part of the client journey. All paralegals at The Jeffcoat Firm are expected to uphold ethical compliance with the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct, accurately document all actions and communications in client case files, and actively participate in required daily huddles and monthly firm-wide meetings. These shared responsibilities help ensure consistent, high-quality service and strong collaboration across our team.  

Pre-Litigation Case Manager Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for documenting all actions and communication in the client’s case file. 
• Interact with clients providing case status, assistance with medical treatment, collecting case information, and education as to the personal injury claim process.  
• Build sustainable relationships and engage clients by going the extra mile. 
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. 
• Review medical records and bills. 
• Draft demands. 
• Verify lien amounts. 
• Coordinate with the team to ensure customer requests are handled appropriately and in a timely fashion. 

Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, review, and edit legal documents such as discovery, demand letters, correspondence, and pleadings
• Manage scheduling with clients, medical providers, witnesses, and court proceedings
• Handle case preparation and filing, including organizing and collecting relevant records
• Maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets, and update case management software
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, and mediation statements
• Oversee the service of process and resolve related issues
• Process third-party invoices
• Assist attorneys with pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and the preparation of clients and witnesses for deposition
• Support trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness coordination

Who you are: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Paralegal certificate or degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of personal injury experience in a paralegal or similar role.
• Minimum of 2 years of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation experience required to be considered for a Litigation Paralegal position.
• Familiarity with South Carolina and federal court procedures and rules. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Litify experience is a plus.

Why you’ll love it here: 

• Competitive compensation based on the position you’re hired for and internal equity.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Take advantage of parental leave & a 401k plan with an employer contribution.  
• Recharge with our generous vacation policy, including 12 paid holidays. 
• Our Firm believes in making our community a better place and paying all successes forward. We offer 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter. 
• We provide supportive leadership, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on outreach. 

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
• In-office requirement once per quarter.

The Jeffcoat Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Talent Acquisitions at hiring@thejeffcoatfirm.com.