Legal AssistantRobert Half

Description

We are looking for a dependable Legal Assistant to support a small law practice in South Carolina. This contract position will provide coverage during an unexpected medical leave for approximately 6-8 weeks, with training provided by the lead paralegal before the assignment begins. The role is well suited for someone with prior legal support experience who can manage administrative and case-related tasks in a collaborative office environment.

Responsibilities:

Maintain legal and case files by organizing documents, updating records, and ensuring materials are easy to retrieve.

Process incoming medical records by scanning, uploading, and tracking documents within the firms legal technology platforms.

Assist with document preparation by working from established templates and formatting materials for attorney review.

Support daily office operations through copying, filing, and handling general administrative tasks with accuracy and speed.

Update case information in systems such as Amicus and Microsoft 365 to help keep matters current and well organized.

Provide dependable office coverage during a contract staffing gap, including a short period with limited on-site team support.

Coordinate routine case support activities so attorneys and paralegal staff can stay focused on client matters.

Requirements At least 1 year of experience in a legal assistant or similar law office support role.

Ability to manage copying, scanning, and filing tasks with strong attention to detail.

Experience handling medical records or related documentation in a detail-focused setting.

Comfortable using document templates rather than drafting legal materials from scratch.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and confidence learning case management or legal record systems.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a small office environment.

Dependable, detail-focused, and able to step into a fast-moving assignment with minimal ramp-up time.

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