Legal Practice Assistant: Expert Admin & Docs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading labor and employment law firm in Charleston, SC, seeks a Practice Assistant to provide essential administrative support to attorneys. The role includes preparing legal documents, maintaining calendars, and processing mail. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience as a legal secretary, proficiency in MS Office, and superior organizational and communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Strong computer skills including document management and time entry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain and update calendars for assigned attorneys.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Typing speed of 70+ WPM

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Proofreading skills

Time management skills

Job description

A leading labor and employment law firm in Charleston, SC, seeks a Practice Assistant to provide essential administrative support to attorneys. The role includes preparing legal documents, maintaining calendars, and processing mail. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience as a legal secretary, proficiency in MS Office, and superior organizational and communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.