Legal Secretary

Description

We're seeking a skilled Legal Assistant for a contract-to-permanent position in the Charleston, SC area.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, providing critical administrative and legal support to attorneys. If you have experience in commercial real estate law and excel under tight deadlines, please apply today!

Key Responsibilities

+ Manage billing and time entry processes to ensure accuracy and timely submissions.

+ Draft and format correspondence for clients, courts, and external counsel.

+ Prepare and proofread multi-state and federal filings, including e-filing and related documentation.

+ Organize calendars and docket schedules, and assist with travel arrangements.

+ Support discovery efforts, including document production and organization.

+ Assist in drafting legal documents such as powers of attorney, deeds, and probate filings.

+ Coordinate meetings and deadlines with attorneys and clients.

+ Handle confidential administrative tasks while prioritizing workload effectively.

+ Collaborate and communicate with attorneys, clients, and team members to ensure seamless operations.

Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.

- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a legal environment, ideally within Commercial Real Estate or Trusts & Estates.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong typing skills.

- Familiarity with e-filing systems and court filings.

- Exceptional proofreading and organizational abilities.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

- Strong attention to detail, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Willingness to occasionally work beyond standard hours to meet position responsibilities. Talent Match®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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