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Legal Practice Assistant

Est. $57,000 - $105,000 / year
Posted May 11
Full Time
On Site
Charleston, South Carolina

Summary

Responsible for providing administrative support for different practice areas.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assist with preparation of documents (editing, drafting, printing)
  • Time Entry & Billing
  • Calendaring/Phones/Meeting Arrangements

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt quickly to meet changing deadlines and priorities.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
  • Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem-solving.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Educational And Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma required.
  • Advanced Word Processing skills required.
  • Associate’s degree preferred
  • Prior legal experience a plus

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • In office position
  • Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
  • Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.