Legal Practice Assistant: Admin & Discovery Support

Ogletree Deakins; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance including D‑

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins' Charleston office seeks a Practice Assistant to support multiple attorneys with administrative tasks, document preparation, and discovery management. You will handle complex duties, maintain calendars, and ensure timely communications with clients and courts.

Responsibilities include drafting and revising documents, e-filing, time entries, and coordinating travel and meetings. The role requires strong organizational skills, reliability, and professional communication within a

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents and processes.
• Strong computer proficiency with MS Office, document management, e-filing, and database software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to work independently or in a team.
• Reliable, consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents and templates using sample documents and firm templates.
• Manage third-party discovery, FOIA, and subpoenas with deadlines and routing.
• Monitor calendars and deadlines to ensure nothing is missed.
• Understand litigation workflow and flag potential issues early.
• Process mail and maintain communications with clients and courts.
• Maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with policies.
• Prepare time entries and assist with billing matters with the Billing Department in Greenville.
• Provide general administrative support and coordinate travel, meetings, and reception.

Skills

Legal terminology

MS Office

Proofreading

Communication

Time management

Independence

Tools

Document management

e-filing software

Job description

Ogletree Deakins' Charleston office seeks a Practice Assistant to support multiple attorneys with administrative tasks, document preparation, and discovery management. You will handle complex duties, maintain calendars, and ensure timely communications with clients and courts.

Responsibilities include drafting and revising documents, e-filing, time entries, and coordinating travel and meetings. The role requires strong organizational skills, reliability, and professional communication within a