Legal Assistant
A dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to join its Charleston, SC office. This full-time position provides administrative support to attorneys on our Bankruptcy team.
This is a direct hire position with a salary between $55,000 - $65,000 based on experience with excellent benefits in Downtown Charleston SC.
Responsibilities will include time entry, billing, preparing correspondence with clients, external counsel, courts and court administration, proofreading, formatting and preparing multi-state and federal legal filings, filing legal documents (including e-filing), docket management, making travel arrangements, assisting with scheduling/calendar, assisting with discovery including document production, etc.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter with excellent MS Office, typing, proofreading and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work. Must be able to handle deadlines and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must have a professional demeanor in order to work well with all levels of staff attorneys and our clients. Also must have the ability and willingness to work well under pressure and at times more than the standard work schedule in order to accomplish responsibilities of the position. A High school diploma or the equivalent required; 4 year degree preferred, with at least 1-2 years of legal experience. Experience working in litigation and/or bankruptcy practice area(s) a plus.
Key Words:
Legal Secretary
Legal Assistant
Paralegal
Litigation
Legal
Law
Bachelor’s Degree Requirement: No
