CLA has an immediate need for an experienced Complex Litigaiton Legal Administrative Assistant in the Charelston, SC area. This position will handle legal administrative assistant duties and other legal duties as requested. his position also requires handling sensitive matters with discretion.
Sample responsibilities:
- Pleasantly and professionally answers and properly routes incoming calls, takes clear telephone messages
- Answering case intake calls and interviewing potential clients
- Create initial client files, send out client information packets, and enter records into the case management system
- Maintaining records, case documents, and files
- Obtaining medical records from clients and healthcare facilities
- Assist attorney and paralegal in legal document preparation and drafting including pleadings, motions, trial documents, etc.
- Must be comfortable with e-filing
- Processing expense reports
- Complete general administrative support as needed
- Complete special projects as requested
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, and/or Paralegal Certificate required
- 3-5 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant
- Mass Tort, Class Action, or Complex Litigation experience is preferred
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Able to think clearly and prioritize workload
- Have excellent organizational skills
- Be a team player
- Work well under deadlines and in a fast paced- high-pressure environment
This position may require working more than 40 hours a week to perform the essential duties of the position. Travel and lifting boxes may be required.
This organization offers competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with the scope of the position and a candidate's expertise and experience.
All resumes are held in strict confidence.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.