We're seeking a meticulous and well-organized Legal Assistant to join our client's team in Charleston, SC. This is a full-time permanent position, with an initial onboarding period through a temp-to-hire arrangement. This position offers a hybrid schedule (2 days remote per week) after 60 days of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate office activities for Attorneys, performing a variety of legal assistant duties, such as scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents and correspondence
- Prepare written reports, business letters, minutes, charts other documents as directed
- Maintain court dockets and diaries, filing, and providing information and direction to others
- Interact with clients and opposing counsel as necessary to effectively perform assigned duties for Attorney(s)
- Assist attorneys in preparation for hearings
- Organize case files including, but not limited to: indexing, reports, charts, and numerical and tabular materials
Education/Experience:
- Associate Degree, or equivalent work experience, Bachelor's Degree a plus
- 2 years of relevant legal experience to develop necessary knowledge base
- Insurance and litigation experience preferred
- Experience with MS Office, Westlaw, case management software, and Outlook
- Experience with document production/management software
Compensation:
- $40,000-$55,000 annual salary, based on experience