Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Charlotte office to support litigation and corporate attorneys. You will handle drafting, editing, and e-filing of documents, calendar management, and client communication.

Applicants should have at least four years of law firm experience, excellent communication and technical skills, and the ability to prioritize deadlines. The role offers full benefits and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Four years of law firm experience required.
• Excellent communication and technical skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience drafting, editing, and formatting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, editing and formatting legal documents and correspondence, sometimes from dictation.
• E-filing with state and federal courts.
• Managing attorney calendars and keeping them informed of upcoming dates, deadlines and calendar changes.
• Client communication.
• Entering attorney's time and assisting with month-end pre-bills and bills.
• Assisting with special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Prioritization

MS Office

Tools

E-filing software

Billing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a national full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a permanent position in their Charlotte office. In this role, you will provide legal administrative support to litigation and corporate attorneys. If you have four years of experience in a large firm and enjoy a variety of work this is the position for you!

To be considered, Legal Assistant candidates should have at least four years of law firm experience, have excellent communication and technical skills and be able to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities will vary but can include:

• Drafting, editing and formatting legal documents and correspondence, sometimes from dictation.
• E-filing with state and federal courts
• Managing attorney calendars and keeping them informed of upcoming dates, deadlines and calendar changes
• Client communication
• Entering attorney's time and helping billing department with month-end pre-bills and bills
• Helping with special projects as needed

This leading firm offers a collaborative work environment in beautiful offices, a full benefits package and competitive salary based on experience.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.