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The Lake Law Firm
Dietrich Lake,
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Email: dietrich@thelakelawfirm.org
Send application materials to: Dietrich Lake
Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia, SC
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Paralegal
The Paralegal provides comprehensive administrative and case support to one attorney. This role ensures timely correspondence, organized case files, accurate calendaring, and responsive client service—particularly for matters involving medical records, billing, and liens. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Draft legal and administrative correspondence (e.g., letters to clients, providers, opposing counsel; cover letters for record requests).
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including assembling document productions, tracking responses, and coordinating with attorneys to ensure deadlines are met.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing timely updates, scheduling, and gathering required information with professionalism and discretion.
• Request, track, and organize medical records and billing statements from providers; reconcile received documents with case needs.
• Obtain and monitor medical liens, coordinate lien reductions or satisfactions in consultation with attorneys.
• Maintain calendars related to medical records and client communications, ensuring follow-ups, reminders, and statutory/administrative deadlines are consistently met.
• Support client intake and sign-up processes, including scheduling, preparing engagement materials, and entering initial case data.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 14 April 2026
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter
Hiring criteria
Qualifications
• Education: Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. A paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Experience: 1–3 years in a law firm or legal services setting (personal injury, civil litigation, or healthcare-related matters preferred).
• Technical: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with and document management best practices.
• Compliance: Understanding of confidentiality (HIPAA considerations for medical records), records retention, and professional ethics.
Skills & Competencies
• Attention to detail: Accurate drafting, data entry, and file management.
• Organization & prioritization: Able to manage multiple requests, track deadlines, and keep cases moving.
• Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, providers, and counsel.
• Problem solving: Resourceful in obtaining records, resolving lien issues, and addressing gaps in case materials.
• Client service mindset: Empathetic, dependable, and respectful in all client interactions.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with attorney.
Work Environment & Schedule
• Fulltime and onsite.
• May require occasional overtime to meet filing or discovery deadlines.
• Handles sensitive health information in compliance with HIPAA and firm procedures.
Physical & Administrative Requirements
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs. of files, and operate standard office equipment.
• Consistent, reliable documentation and upkeep of electronic and physical case files.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; benefits per firm policy (health, retirement, PTO).
• Professional development opportunities and training in case management tools.