At George Sink Injury Lawyers, we are seeking reliable pre-litigation legal assistant/paralegals to join our high-volume, fast-paced plaintiff law firm located in the Myrtle Beach, SC area.
As a legal assistant/paralegal, you will be the primary point of contact for the client, helping guide them through the case process. The position is fast-paced and collaborative, working alongside attorneys, legal assistants, and other legal support staff.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage attorney calendar, client meetings, assist clients with needed appointments, and taking client calls
- Responsible for documenting all actions and communication in the client's case file.
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Draft pre-litigation legal documents and correspondence.
- Coordinate with other legal support staff to ensure client requests are handled appropriately and in a timely fashion.
- Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Personal Injury and/or Workers Compensation.
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certificate is a plus.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and feel comfortable with technology.
- Litify experience is strongly preferred, but not required.
- Have the ability to multi-task, and work both within a team and independently.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch. Monday - Friday
Benefits:
- Compensation: Starting at $18+ per hour, pay is based on experience.
- Work-Life Balance: We recognize the importance of downtime and needing to recharge with our generous 48 - 136 + hours of Paid Time Off, plus 10 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy our comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, life insurance, and identity protection. Take advantage of contributing to a 401k plan with an employer contribution!
- Career Growth: We provide supportive leadership, on the job paid training, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on supporting our community.
We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workforce and an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- administrative: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Myrtle Beach, SC 29577: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person