Legal Assistant

$39,000 - $42,000/Yr

The Clarkson Law Group P.C - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charleston, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Assistant will support the collections team at The Clarkson Law Group, focusing on managing debtor communications, filing, and administrative tasks. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the collections department with debtor phone calls and correspondence.
• Manage electronic and paper filing systems.
• Perform back-up receptionist duties as needed, including answering multiple phone lines and checking/distributing mail.
• Conduct daily post office runs and other deliveries/drop-offs as required.
• Maintain conference rooms, kitchen, and lobby areas.
• Schedule and calendar meetings for the team.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, collection, legal, or title/escrow experience.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Integrity, a positive attitude, excellent judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in bankruptcy, HOA, or title/escrow preferred.