MGC Charleston-Litigation Legal Assistant

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 a Litigation team. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication while handling diverse administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of relevant experience, a high school diploma (some college preferred), and familiarity with law firm workflows and case management systems. Excellent multitasking and discretion are essential.

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.
• Handle electronic filing and other administrative tasks related to litigation matters.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information at all times.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Some college education

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Charleston!

At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states, we're not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation packages and a collaborative environment designed to help motivated professionals succeed.

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Charleston office. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys and paralegals, manage competing priorities, and ensure that day-to-day responsibilities are handled with professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency.

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.

Essential Functions And 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.