Litigation Paralegal

The role

The Litigation Paralegal will provide litigation support to Attorney Kerrison Schmutz. You will manage personal injury cases from post-intake handoff through resolution.

What you will do

• Draft complaints, e-file documents, and organize materials for mediation and depositions.
• Independently manage cases from post-intake handoff through closure.
• Proactively manage attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Prepare settlement documentation and coordinate logistics.
• Oversee the closure process with clients, including disbursement arrangements.
• Build rapport with clients and provide empathetic support.
• Support scheduled client meetings, occasional walk-ins, and conference room setup.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal focusing on personal injury cases.
• Proficiency in e-filing, drafting complaints, and organizing complex litigation materials.
• Strong skills in managing multiple cases and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to establish trust and build relationships with clients.
• Personable and presentable for an in-office presence.
• Ability to work independently and proactively within the firm's workflows.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting minors’ settlement matters or cases involving children.

Benefits

• 3-month Crisp Experience membership focused on strengthening client-facing excellence.

About the company

Pracht Injury Lawyers is dedicated to obtaining justice for those who have been seriously injured or lost loved ones in preventable accidents. The firm has offices throughout South Carolina.