Legal Assistant Paralegal

Company DescriptionWhelan Mellen & Norris, LLC is a boutique civil litigation firm located in Charleston, SC, comprised of 7 attorneys that handle cases pending in state and federal courts across South Carolina. Role DescriptionThis is a full-time role as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Charleston, SC, with the flexibility to work remotely as may be needed from time to time. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to specified attorneys--e.g., calendaring and docketing deadlines, filing motions and other papers in state and federal court, preparing subpoenas, serving discovery requests and responses, proofreading and finalizing papers for filing and service, and social media investigation. The role requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.QualificationsPrior civil litigation experience Proficiency in Microsoft Word (e.g., formatting and document editing)Familiarity using Excel and PowerPointBonus points if to tech-savvy candidates and candidates with past experience using Clio for document and case management