Senior Legal Practice Assistant

Ogletree Deakins; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

Sick leave

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance (Dental & Vision)

HSA/FSA

Résumé du poste

Ogletree Deakins Charleston, SC seeks a Practice Assistant to support attorneys with administrative tasks, document preparation, and calendar management. The role involves handling complex documents, coordinating discovery, and ensuring timely delivery of services to clients.

You will work with multiple attorneys, assist with e-filing, travel planning, and client communications while maintaining organized files and accurate time tracking. Strong proofreading and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documents and processes.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, document management, e-filing and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong grammar and proofreading.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; reliable attendance.

Responsabilités

• Prepare documents and templates from sample forms and tailor them for each attorney.
• Manage third-party discovery, FOIA requests and subpoenas with deadlines.
• Monitor calendars, deadlines and workflow; coordinate depositions and meetings.
• Handle mail, filing, travel arrangements and client communications.
• Provide general administrative support and assist attorneys as needed.

Connaissances

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Outils

MS Office

Document management

E-filing

Database software

Description du poste

Ogletree Deakins Charleston, SC seeks a Practice Assistant to support attorneys with administrative tasks, document preparation, and calendar management. The role involves handling complex documents, coordinating discovery, and ensuring timely delivery of services to clients.

You will work with multiple attorneys, assist with e-filing, travel planning, and client communications while maintaining organized files and accurate time tracking. Strong proofreading and independence are essential.