Legal Assistant

2-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant (Charleston)

Position Title: Legal Assistant
Organization: South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS)
Location: Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-time

Overview:
SCLS is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for its Charleston office. This position will provide legal secretarial assistance to the legal staff and may also require participation in outreach activities statewide. The Legal Assistant will work under the general supervision of SCLS and assist with conducting telephone intake, prescreening for eligibility, and referring applicants to available resources.

Responsibilities:
• Provide legal secretarial assistance to legal staff
• Conduct telephone intake and prescreen for eligibility
• Refer applicants to available resources
• Participate in outreach activities statewide
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• 2-3 years of secretarial experience, preferably in a legal setting
• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of qualifying experience, or completion of post-high school coursework in secretarial, business, or a closely related field
• Excellent typing, filing, and clerical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 365, and SharePoint Online
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of legal principles, research methods, terminology, court system, and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

Additional Requirements:
• Ability to type accurately at prescribed standards; typing performance test may be required

Salary Information:
• Salary range: $28,000-$32,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications

How to Apply:
• Interested applicants may submit a resume, 2 writing samples, and 3 references with a cover letter to with the subject line "Legal Assistant - Charleston Office" or by .

SCLS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

H1: Legal Assistant (Charleston) - Full-time Position with SCLS
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Legal Field

Organization:
• South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS)

Location:
• Charleston, SC

Job Type:
• Full-time

Overview:
• Seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for its Charleston office
• Provide legal secretarial assistance to legal staff
• May require participation in outreach activities statewide

Responsibilities:
• Conduct telephone intake and prescreen for eligibility
• Refer applicants to available resources
• Participate in outreach activities statewide
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• 2-3 years of secretarial experience, preferably in a legal setting
• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of qualifying experience, or completion of post-high school coursework in secretarial, business, or a closely related field
• Excellent typing, filing, and clerical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 365, and SharePoint Online
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of legal principles, research methods, terminology, court system, and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

Additional Requirements:
• Ability to type accurately at prescribed standards; typing performance test may be required

Salary Information:
• Salary range: $28,000-$32,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications

How to Apply:
• Interested applicants may submit a resume, 2 writing samples, and 3 references with a cover letter to with the subject line "Legal Assistant - Charleston Office" or by .

Join our team at South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) as a Legal Assistant in our Charleston office. We are looking for a dedicated individual to provide legal secretarial assistance to our legal staff and help make a difference in the legal field.

SCLS is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income individuals and families in South Carolina. Our mission is to ensure equal access to justice for all by providing legal representation, education, and advocacy.

The Legal Assistant will work under the general supervision of SCLS and assist with conducting telephone intake, prescreening for eligibility, and referring applicants to available resources. This position may also require participation in outreach activities statewide.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have 2-3 years of secretarial experience, preferably in a legal setting. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with excellent typing, filing, and clerical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 365, and SharePoint Online is also necessary. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as knowledge of legal principles and procedures, are important for this role. A valid driver's license and good driving record are also required.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ability to type accurately at prescribed standards is necessary for this position. A typing performance test may be required.

The salary range for this position is $28,000-$32,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

To apply, please submit a resume, 2 writing samples, and 3 references with a cover letter to with the subject line "Legal Assistant - Charleston Office" or by .

At SCLS, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color

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Secretarial, Telephone Intake, Prescreening, Legal Responsibilities, Eligibility, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Legal Research, Legal Terminology, Court System, Legal Procedures, Organizational Skills, Detail-Oriented, Valid Driver's License, Typing.

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Applicants may submit a resume, 2 writing samples, and three references with a cover letter to the specified email address or fax number.

Qualification and Experience 2 to 3 years of secretarial experience; Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalency and 2 years of qualifying experience; Satisfactory completion of post-high school coursework from an accredited program of secretarial, business, or a closely related curriculum.

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