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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Mt. Pleasant, SC. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting the founding partner and legal team. The role involves handling critical legal correspondence, drafting documents, and managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. There is also an opportunity for promotion to Paralegal.

Key Responsibilities:

-Draft and prepare various legal documents, letters, and correspondence to attorneys.

-Support cases involving workers’ compensation, insurance, and employer representation.

-Manage filings, pleadings, and submissions with accuracy and timeliness.

-Maintain case files and ensure compliance with deadlines.

-Serve as the last line of defense for detail-oriented review before submissions.

-Collaborate with attorneys and other legal staff; assist with administrative tasks.

This is a 3-month contract to hire opportunity paying between $18 and $26/hr and requires ability to work on site in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

-2–5+ years in an office setting (legal experience preferred but not required).

-Bachelor’s Degree required.

-Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and PC systems.

-Ability to type at least 55 WPM (typing assessment will be administered)

-Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

-Comfortable working in a structured office environment.

-Must be able to work on-site 5 days per week; remote access via Mac available for occasional needs.

-Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.