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Insurance Defense Paralegal


Job Location:

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Opportunity: Insurance Defense Paralegal
Practice Group: Litigation Insurance Defense Practice Group
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Join one of South Carolinas most prominent law firms recognized for its high retention rates outstanding benefits and supportive leadership. We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to support our dynamic legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to thrive in a collaborative environment.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Litigation Paralegal to join our reputable legal team focused on insurance defense litigation. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex high-exposure cases in a fast-paced and collaborative a key member of the litigation support team youll be relied upon for your organizational talent litigation knowledge and ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and professionalism. Youll work closely with attorneys insured clients insurance adjusters and expert witnesses to ensure cases are trial-ready and executed with excellence.
Key Responsibilities
  • Subpoena Management: Draft and issue subpoenas for records and witness appearances
  • Deposition & Mediation Scheduling: Coordinate and manage calendars for depositions mediations and other key litigation events
  • Medical Record Analysis: Review summarize and prepare detailed medical chronologies
  • Discovery Management: Draft and organize discovery requests and responses in alignment with case strategies
  • Communicate with medical and liability experts regarding case evaluations and testimony
  • Serve as a liaison for insured clients and insurance carriers maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
  • Trial Preparation: Assist in assembling trial binders exhibits witness lists and logistical planning
  • Heavy Scheduling: Coordinate court dates depositions client meetings and internal team calendars
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in insurance defense litigation
  • Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; professionalism in client and team interactions
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
  • Work Ethic: Self-motivated efficient and able to manage a high-volume workload independently
  • Team Fit: Positive adaptable and thrives under pressure in a deadline-driven environment