Legal Assistant - Debt Recovery Litigation

Scott & Associates, PC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC, a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm based in Charleston, SC, seeks a motivated Litigation Assistant to join our team. The role supports the litigation process by preparing and reviewing legal documents, coordinating with courts and counsel, and ensuring smooth case management.

You will work with a collaborative team, handle confidential information, and use MS Office and database platforms daily.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and diligent with flexible, adaptable work style.
• Ability to manage conflicting time demands with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience with databases and online platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Maintain confidentiality professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and assemble all legal documents.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and legal staff.
• Track and receive media, affidavits, and pleadings.
• Enter information into the firm's case management system.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

MS Office

Databases

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide.

Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results.

We are seeking a motivated Litigation Assistant to join our Charleston, SC-based team.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and assemble all legal documents
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and other legal support members
• Track and receive all media, affidavits, and pleadings
• Enter all applicable information into the firm's case management system

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work with databases and online technological platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) with employer match

Please visit our website, www.spalaw.com,for more information on our Firm.