Paralegal/Office Manager

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Sullivan's Island (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid leave

Bonus/incentive structure

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Paralegal / Office Manager for our client in Sullivan’s Island, SC. This full-time, on-site role combines office management with paralegal duties to support litigation teams in construction defect, business disputes, and insurance-related matters.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality across two offices.

Qualifications

• Must possess familiarity with the legal field.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in office management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative operations of both offices and provide paralegal support to the legal team.
• Coordinate billing and invoicing; monitor budget and expenses.
• Recruit, orient, and train staff; manage attendance and scheduling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Paralegal / Office Manager

Location: Sullivan’s Island, SC

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Compensation: $85,000–$100,000/year, based on experience

Our client is an established civil law firm seeking a Paralegal / Office Manager to join their team in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina.

The firm’s main areas of focus include construction defect litigation, business disputes, products liability, and business/insurance litigation.

Our client offers excellent benefits, paid leave, a pleasant work environment, a bonus/incentive structure, and opportunities for advancement.

Position Overview

The Paralegal / Office Manager will be responsible for overseeing the administrative operations of both offices while also providing paralegal support to the legal team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail, as well as familiarity with the legal field.

This role requires a proactive individual who can handle multiple tasks efficiently, prioritize effectively, maintain confidentiality, and provide reliable support across both office management and litigation responsibilities.

Office Management Responsibilities

• Manage and coach Office Services, Legal Executive Assistants, Client Service employees, and local Non-Exempt staff.
• Oversee social and client events in the office.
• Communicate job expectations; coach and manage employees.
• Interact with property management and local subtenants.
• Act as a sounding board and “go to” resource for partners and associates, taking the office temperature and feeding relevant information and issues to the appropriate resource.
• Help monitor and manage the annual budget, reconcile and track expenses, and assist with budgeting and invoice approval.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash and write operating account checks.
• Assist with onboarding new attorneys and business professionals and ensure offices are set up and ready for new hires.
• Coordinate billing and invoicing to clients.
• Plan coverage for absences and manage overtime support as needed.
• Schedule, approve, and maintain attendance.
• Help recruit, select, orient, and train business professionals.
• Act as initial contact for employee relations issues and elevate when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and procedures.

Paralegal / Litigation Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with construction-related insurance litigation, including organizing case files, reviewing documents, and preparing materials for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and document review related to construction defects, insurance coverage, contracts, and disputes involving owners, contractors, subcontractors, and other construction professionals.
• Prepare and organize discovery responses, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Communicate with clients, insurance representatives, and other parties to gather information, track case developments, and support ongoing litigation matters.

What Our Client Offers

• $85,000–$100,000 annual compensation
• Excellent benefits
• Paid leave
• Bonus/incentive structure
• Pleasant work environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Full-time, on-site position in Sullivan’s Island, SC