MGC Charleston-Litigation Legal Assistant

MGC Legal Staff Career•Mt. Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Litigation Team in the Charleston office. The role provides comprehensive administrative and non-billable litigation support to assigned attorneys and paralegals. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while handling responsibilities professionally, accurately, and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three years of related legal assistant or administrative experience preferred.
Prior law firm, litigation, or insurance industry experience preferred.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of client and firm information.

Nice To Haves

Some college education preferred.
Three years of related legal assistant or administrative experience preferred.
Prior law firm, litigation, or insurance industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and non-billable litigation support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.
Assist with preparing, organizing, and managing legal documents and correspondence.
Maintain and organize electronic and physical files according to firm procedures.
Save, organize, and retrieve documents in firm databases and case management systems.
Schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, conferences, and other appointments; coordinate calendars and share scheduling information with relevant parties.
Prepare, format, proofread, and edit correspondence, pleadings, reports, and other legal documents.
Assist with electronic filing and other litigation-related administrative tasks.
Monitor attorney calendars and help track deadlines and important case dates.
Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence professionally, courteously, and discreetly.
Communicate by email and telephone with clients, attorneys, staff, courts, opposing counsel, and other outside contacts.
Assist with transcription and dictation as needed.
Enter and maintain accurate information in firm databases and case management systems.
Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities, taking initiative and working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.