Job Description Clawson and Staubes is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Charleston, SC office. The ideal candidate will be professional, motivated, and organized, with exceptional oral and written communication skills. Day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the paralegal throughout the legal process of litigation
- Performing administrative duties, such as scheduling hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics
- Assisting with the preparation of discovery requests and responses
- Conducting outgoing phone calls to insurance adjusters, court reporters, and other law firm staff
- Processing invoices and ensuring accurate billing for legal services
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail related to case matters and general office communication
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Communicating with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, mediations, and depositions
- Managing, organizing, and maintaining documents in paper or electronic filing systems
- Providing general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements
- Calculating and tracking deadlines, and communicating progress, status, and issues to attorneys and paralegals
- Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to confidently communicate with a diverse range of individuals over the phone
- Organized and self-driven individual who can take initiative without micromanagement
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Experience with Clio Manage software preferred
Experience:
- 3+ years of administrative experience
- Preferred experience in law firms or a legal environment - Preferred experience with Clio or similar case management software.
Job Type:
This is a full-time position with a generous starting salary based on experience, plus benefits and potential bonuses.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Friday Work Location:
In-person Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you be able to reliably commute to Daniel Island, SC, for this job?
Work Location:
In person