Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the paralegal throughout the litigation process
- Perform administrative duties such as scheduling hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics
- Assist with the preparation of discovery requests and responses
- Conduct outgoing phone calls to insurance adjusters, court reporters, and other law firm staff
- Process invoices and ensure accurate billing for legal services
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail related to case matters and general office communication
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, mediations, and depositions
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
- Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements
- Calculate and track deadlines, and communicate progress, status, and issues to attorneys and paralegals
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Information:
- Ability to confidently communicate with a diverse range of individuals over the phone
- Organized and self-driven individual who can take initiative without micromanagement
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- 3+ years of administrative experience
- Preferred experience in law firms or a legal environment
Salary Information:
- This is a full-time position with a generous starting salary based on experience, plus benefits and potential bonuses
- Pay range is - per hour
- Median pay is per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
- In-person
Ability to Commute:
- Required ability to commute to Charleston, SC 29492
