Temporary Legal Assistant

Godshall Recruiting; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Godshall Recruiting seeks a skilled legal assistant to support a litigation practice on a 60-90 day contract in Greenville, SC. You will prepare legal documents, manage calendars, filings, and client communications, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organization, and the ability to handle confidential information while coordinating with attorneys and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Legal assistant experience, preferably supporting litigation practices.
• Experience with federal and state court filings, e-filing systems, and civil procedure rules.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, strong organizational abilities, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other case-related materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, and important filing dates.
• Coordinate electronic court filings and maintain both digital and physical case files.
• Support billing activities, time entry management, invoice preparation, and administrative reporting.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, visitors, and incoming calls.
• Assist with travel arrangements, meeting coordination, file organization, and general office support.

Skills

Litigation support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-filing systems

Job description

Salary: $25-$35/hour

Weekly pay and direct deposit

• Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other case-related materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, and important filing dates.
• Coordinate electronic court filings and maintain both digital and physical case files.
• Support billing activities, time entry management, invoice preparation, and administrative reporting.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, visitors, and incoming calls.
• Assist with travel arrangements, meeting coordination, file organization, and general office support.

Type: Contract (60-90 days)

• Legal assistant experience, preferably supporting litigation practices.
• Experience with federal and state court filings, e-filing systems, and civil procedure rules.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, strong organizational abilities, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a team environment.

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.