Legal Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in Charleston, South Carolina. This contract position with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and brings strong organizational skills to complex litigation and employment-related matters. The role works closely with multiple attorneys and plays a key part in keeping case materials, deadlines, and filings accurate and on track.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling complex commercial litigation and labor and employment matters by preparing, organizing, and maintaining case documents.
• Format pleadings, motions, exhibits, and other legal materials to ensure consistency, accuracy, and court-ready presentation.
• Prepare tables of authorities and assist with compiling complete filing packages for court submission.
• Coordinate document production activities, including collecting, organizing, and tracking materials for legal matters.
• Manage calendars for four attorneys, monitor deadlines, and help keep hearings, meetings, and case milestones on schedule.
• Handle electronic filing tasks and assist with the submission of legal documents through appropriate court systems.
• Work onsite Monday through Friday as a dependable member of the legal support team in Charleston, South Carolina.
• Use legal and practice management platforms such as iManage, Aderant, and Intapp, with training available as needed.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a Legal Assistant or similar law firm support role.
• Background supporting complex litigation matters in a detail-focused legal setting.