Litigation Legal Assistant - Flexible, Fast-Paced Support

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Charleston seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support assigned attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation environment. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in daily administrative tasks.

The candidate will manage legal documents, maintain files, coordinate calendars, and assist with filings and correspondence, while upholding confidentiality and professional discretion

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Three years of related legal assistant or administrative experience preferred.
• Prior law firm, litigation, or insurance industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and non-billable litigation support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and management of legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Assist with document management, including saving, organizing, and retrieving documents from firm databases and case management systems.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, depositions, hearings, conferences, and other appointments.
• Coordinate calendars and communicate scheduling information to attorneys, paralegals, clients, and other parties as needed.
• Document conversions- Prepare, format, proofread, and edit correspondence, pleadings, reports, and other legal documents.
• Assist with electronic filing and other administrative tasks related to litigation matters.
• Monitor attorney calendars and assist with tracking deadlines and important case dates.
• Handle incoming telephone calls, emails, and correspondence with professionalism, courtesy, and discretion.
• Communicate effectively by email and telephone with clients, attorneys, staff, courts, opposing counsel, and other outside contacts.
• Assist with transcription and dictation as needed.
• Enter and maintain accurate information in firm databases and case management systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information at all times.
• Take initiative and manage multiple tasks and priorities while working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal experience

Administrative support

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Some college education

Job description

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Charleston seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support assigned attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation environment. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in daily administrative tasks.

The candidate will manage legal documents, maintain files, coordinate calendars, and assist with filings and correspondence, while upholding confidentiality and professional discretion