with "Litigation Legal Assistant - Charleston" in the subject line.
LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT - CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
**Members Only**, a leading law firm in the Charleston area, is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and be a part of a dynamic team of attorneys, shareholders, and paralegals.
As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing administrative support to attorneys and shareholders at the Firm. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including preparing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating client meetings. The ideal candidate will have previous law firm experience, strong litigation skills, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding legal assistant position, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Keep reading for more details about the role and how to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and shareholders at **Members Only**
• Create and prepare Excel documents, including data input and simple formulas.
• Type pleadings, briefs, and correspondence, and proofread documents for accuracy.
• Work with PDF and Word documents, including converting, extracting, and formatting.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence, file pleadings with courts, and edit briefs and interrogatories.
• Process new client matters, maintain client files, and review and correct attorneys' time entries.
• Prepare expense reports, schedule client meetings, manage calendars, and make travel arrangements.
• Organize documents and files, prepare files for off-site storage, and maintain file logs.
• Work collaboratively with other assistants and staff.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working in a law firm, with strong litigation skills preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information.
• Client-focused attitude, flexibility, and ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must pass a post offer, pre-employment background screening.
Employee Benefits:
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Group life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement benefits.
• Paid Time Off.
To Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume to **** with "Litigation Legal Assistant - Charleston" in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you!
