MGC Myrtle Beach-Litigation Legal Assistant

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Myrtle Beach is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join the onsite team. You will provide administrative and non-billable litigation support to assigned attorneys and paralegals, manage legal documents, and keep firm databases organized.

The role requires strong organizational and multitasking skills, with experience in a fast-paced legal environment and commitment to confidentiality.

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

Detail oriented

Team player

Dedicated

Work-Life Balance

Goal Completion

Self-Starter

Education

High school diploma

Some college education preferred

Job description

MGC Myrtle Beach-Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Category: Legal Staff

Requisition Number: MGCMY003290

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA

Description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Myrtle Beach!

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 Myrtle Beach 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.

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

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