- 31-Jul-2023 to Until Filled (EST)
- Charleston, SC, USA
- $45,000-$50,000/year
- Full Time
PTO, Paid Holidays, Health Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Quarterly Bonuses, Educational Allowances and more
Our client is a boutique law firm in Charleston focused on family and fertility law. We are searching for an exceptional Legal Assistant/Paralegal to assist in delivering unparalleled legal services to the community. Our ideal candidate will aim to inspire, uplift, and encourage all clients. You must have at least 2 years of family law experience to qualify for this role. The person we are searching for will have experience taking the initiative on work that needs to be done, be conscientious, and be willing to learn and maintain their high standards.
If you are looking for career satisfaction, have a passion in family law and enjoy working with a dedicated and fun team, this is the place for you!
SUMMARY
The Legal Assistant/Paralegal is a customer service superstar while remaining empathetic. This is an in-office position, and not open to remote. You must be available for 37.5 hours per week in the office.
A $1,000 sign on bonus will be paid upon completion of the 90 day probationary period.
REQUIREMENTS
- Answer incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner
- Assist with scheduling appointments
- Onboard new clients
- Open, scan, and save mail into our case management system
- Organize documents
- Prepare financial declarations
- Manage, organize, and analyze discovery and records
- Draft standard legal pleadings and correspondence
- Ensure proper service to opposing parties
- Calculate, track, and meet service and discovery deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS
- Adaptable to new processes and methods
- Ability to be "coachable"
- Willing to learn new things
- Not afraid to admit your mistakes and learn from them
- Have a team player attitude
- Experience with Smokeball Client Software or similar case management system
- Microsoft 365
- Basic office equipment such as multi-line phones
