Litigation Support Specialist - Flexible, Tech-Driven Firm

MGC Legal Staff Career; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Charleston seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join our litigation team. This role provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage documents, calendars, and communications with clients, courts, and colleagues, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while handling multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

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.

Job description

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Charleston seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join our litigation team. This role provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage documents, calendars, and communications with clients, courts, and colleagues, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while handling multiple priorities with minimal supervision.