Legal Assistant

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Legal Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its insurance defense and civil litigation practices. You will manage and organize case files within the firm's electronic practice management system, gather documents, and draft essential legal materials.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience in a law firm, proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management software, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Windows, and case management software.
• Excellent communication, organizational prowess, and a keen eye for detail.
• Discretion and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize case files within the firm's electronic practice management system.
• Gather, organize, and index essential case documents such as medical records.
• Draft clear correspondence and legal documents, and connect with clients, witnesses, and professionals.
• Provide administrative support, from summarizing medical records to drafting important case-specific documents.
• Guide clients through every step of their legal journey with clear communication and compassion.

Skills

Legal experience

Case management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

A prominent law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support their thriving insurance defense and civil litigation practices. In this role, you will serve as a foundational pillar of the legal team. Depending on your experience level, your responsibilities will scale from essential case management to file ownership.

About the Role:

• Maintain and organize case files within the firm's electronic practice management system.
• Gather, organize, and index essential case documents such as medical records.
• Drafting clear correspondence and legal documents, and connecting with clients, witnesses, and other professionals.
• Providing invaluable administrative support, from summarizing medical records to drafting important case-specific documents.
• Guiding clients through every step of their legal journey with clear communication and compassion.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum of 2 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Windows, and case management software.
• Excellent communication, organizational prowess, and a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills, a high level of discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.