Legal Receptionist and administrative assistant

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES; South Carolina; Hybride; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Carolina Legal Associates in the Charleston area seeks a hybrid legal assistant and receptionist to manage the front desk and support the litigation team. You will handle client intake, draft basic correspondence, organize medical records, and coordinate meetings, while maintaining a warm, professional demeanor.

Experience in a law firm is required; strong writing, organization, and computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm or legal experience is REQUIRED.
• Experience with client intake and document handling preferred.
• Ability to draft basic correspondence and memos.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the cheerful first point of contact for all incoming calls and office visitors.
• Complete the new client intake process and set up initial case files.
• Draft basic legal correspondence, memos, and emails.
• Assist the legal team by requesting and organizing medical records or billing statements.
• Manage the firm’s daily mail, deliveries, and general email inbox smoothly.
• Schedule client meetings, court dates, and phone conferences accurately.
• Ensure the reception and conference areas remain tidy and professional.

Connaissances

Strong writing skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Front desk experience

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Dynamic Legal Assistant & Receptionist (Plaintiffs Litigation) - Charleston, SC

Are you an organized professional who loves being the first point of contact?

Carolina Legal Associates is actively recruiting a hybrid Legal Assistant and Receptionist for a thriving plaintiffs litigation firm in the Charleston, SC area. Our client needs a welcoming team member to run the front desk while providing crucial administrative support. Because you will be the true face and voice of the firm, a warm and empathetic personality is absolutely essential.

Additionally, this role requires a sharp eye for detail. You will juggle phone lines and client greetings, but you will also help build legal files. Therefore, excellent communication and writing

skills are a must.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the cheerful first point of contact for all incoming calls and office visitors.
• Complete the new client intake process and set up initial case files.
• Draft basic legal correspondence, memos, and emails.
• Assist the legal team by requesting and organizing medical records or billing statements.
• Manage the firm’s daily mail, deliveries, and general email inbox smoothly.
• Schedule client meetings, court dates, and phone conferences accurately.
• Ensure the reception and conference areas remain tidy and professional.

What You Need to Succeed

• A fantastic, patient personality to help plaintiffs feel comfortable during stressful times.
• Strong writing skills and a meticulous approach to administrative tasks.
• The ability to seamlessly shift between chatting with clients and focusing on legal paperwork.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic file management.
• Previous customer service, hospitality, or front-desk experience is highly valued.
• Prior law firm/legal experience is REQUIRED

What the Firm Offers

You will earn a competitive salary based on your unique experience and skills. Furthermore, you will join a supportive, fast-paced team in the beautiful Charleston area.

We review every resume in strict confidence. Visit our website for more information about our agency: www.carolinalegalassoc.com

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the position. It does not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or requirements.