Legal Assistant

Company: Gallivan White Boyd
Location: Greenville
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

Legal Assistant - Litigation Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A., one of the Southeast's leading law firms founded more than six decades ago in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking an experienced Worker's Compensation Legal Assistant in our Greenville, South Carolina office. Serving all of the Carolinas, Gallivan, White & Boyd, handles complex business and commercial matters representing corporations, businesses, and individual clients in business disputes, arbitration, and defense litigation. The Legal Secretary is responsible for increasing attorney efficiency and enabling the Firm to provide excellent client service. Employees in this position coordinate office activities for Attorneys, performing a variety of legal secretarial duties such as, scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents and correspondence, docketing cases and maintaining court dockets and diaries, filing, and providing information and direction to others. The work requires knowledge of legal, secretarial, and office practices. The successful candidate must possess the ability to prioritize and function in a fast-paced, multi-office environment with competing priorities, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner. The firm offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, a profit sharing plan with a 401K option, generous paid leave and vacation, support for involvement in legal staff organizations, and staff educational meetings and employee recognition programs. 1-2 years Legal secretarial experience preferred (WC Defense Litigation, large volume) Ability to determine work priorities Excellent communication skills Skilled typing ability and knowledge of case management systems Ability to compose correspondence and reports Knowledge of court and administrative hearing rules and procedures Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and legal terminology Knowledge of the organization and composition of business letters, minutes, reports, charts, and numerical and tabular materials Knowledge of the techniques of receiving callers, making appointments, giving information, and explaining instructions and guidelines Ability to work individually or in a team setting Willingness to participate in shared office duties and requirements Experience with legal case management software is a plus

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