Legal Assistant - Litigation

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd•Greenville, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., a firm with more than 125 attorneys and a broad range of transactional and litigation practices, is hiring an onsite, full-time Legal Assistant for its Greenville, South Carolina office. The role provides litigation and administrative support to attorneys, including preparing legal documents, managing case files and deadlines, coordinating filings and trial preparation, and assisting with billing and other office tasks.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Previous experience as a legal assistant or in a professional services environment; ideally two to three years of experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with South Carolina State and Federal court e-filing systems.
Understanding of South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Court practices.
Comfort working with legal technology tools and systems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with immigration law.
Experience with DocuSign and dictation.

Responsibilities

Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files and ensure filings and deadlines are met.
Assist attorneys with scheduling, court filings, trial preparation, and case coordination.
Track litigation deadlines, hearings, and court dates to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
Provide administrative support, including time entry, billing assistance, and travel arrangements as needed.
Conduct conflict checks and open new matters.
Publish legal notices.