Litigation Legal Assistant - Tech-Driven, Charleston

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

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support assigned attorneys and paralegals. The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and efficient handling of litigation documents and schedules.

Ideal candidates have strong admin experience in law firms, litigation, or insurance contexts, with attention to confidentiality and professional communication. On-site role in Mt.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college education preferred.
• 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

Education

High school diploma

Some college education

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support assigned attorneys and paralegals. The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and efficient handling of litigation documents and schedules.

Ideal candidates have strong admin experience in law firms, litigation, or insurance contexts, with attention to confidentiality and professional communication. On-site role in Mt.