Experienced Litigation Paralegal / Principal Legal Assistant Le Clercq Law Firm, P.C. Mount Pleasant, SC Job Details Full-time $50,833.22 - $75,000.00 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Confidential information handling Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Legal office phone management Caseload management AI tools proficiency Legal client correspondence writing Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Law office experience Office management Legal case management Editing Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Experienced Litigation Paralegal / Principal Legal AssistantJob Overview Small plaintiff-side civil litigation law firm in Mount Pleasant seeks an experienced, highly capable Litigation Paralegal / Principal Legal Assistant to work directly with the firm's two attorneys. This is a broad and important position in a small office. The person in this role will serve as our primary paralegal and legal assistant, assist with case management and legal drafting, communicate with clients and courts, answer incoming calls, and help keep the office organized and running efficiently. We are looking for someone with substantial practical law-office experience, excellent judgment, initiative, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and use modern technology — including artificial intelligence — to produce higher-quality work more efficiently. Responsibilities Assist attorneys with civil litigation matters from intake through resolution Draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, subpoenas, proposed orders, summaries, and other legal documents Organize and maintain case files, discovery, exhibits, medical records, employment records, damages documentation, and other evidence Calendar and monitor deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case events Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, medical providers, witnesses, and vendors Answer incoming telephone calls and assist prospective and existing clients Assist with factual and legal research under attorney supervision Support attorneys with discovery, deposition preparation, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation Prepare chronologies, deposition summaries, exhibit materials, document summaries, and other litigation support Review incoming pleadings, correspondence, orders, and other documents and identify matters requiring attorney attention File documents electronically and otherwise assist with compliance with court procedures and filing requirements Provide administrative support including scheduling, calendar management, correspondence, and general office organization Use firm-approved AI tools to assist with drafting, proofreading, summarizing, organizing, research support, and improving legal work product Perform other reasonable administrative and case-related duties as needed in a small law firm AI and Technology We are actively incorporating artificial intelligence into our law practice and consider it an important professional tool. The successful candidate does not need to be an AI expert on day one, but must be willing and enthusiastic about learning to use AI effectively and responsibly. We expect our paralegal to use AI as a drafting and productivity assistant while independently reviewing the work, verifying facts and legal authorities, protecting client confidentiality, and applying sound judgment. For the right person, we believe the combination of substantial law-office experience, good judgment, and modern AI tools can produce unusually sophisticated and high-quality legal work. Requirements Significant prior paralegal or legal-assistant experience Strong litigation experience preferred Experience in civil litigation, personal injury, employment law, commercial litigation, or related practice areas is particularly valuable Strong legal drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously Strong client communication skills and professional telephone manner Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, courts, clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and common law-office technology Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis is helpful Willingness and ability to learn and regularly use AI and other emerging technology High degree of accuracy, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality Ability to accept feedback, adapt to changing procedures, and take initiative Work Environment This is an in-person position in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina , with a small, established civil litigation practice. Because we are a small office, everyone wears multiple hats. We value professionalism, good judgment, initiative, humor, flexibility, and people who take ownership of their work. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal or legal assistant who wants substantial responsibility, direct interaction with attorneys and clients, and the opportunity to develop sophisticated legal work using both traditional experience and modern technology.

Pay:

$50,833.22 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person