Legal Administrative Assistant
LHH, North Charleston, SC, United States
Legal Administrative Assistant
Full-Time | Direct-Hire
Downtown Charleston, SC (Upper Peninsula)
Fully Onsite | $60,000 to $72,000 DOE
LHH Recruitment Solutions is hiring on behalf of a respected Am Law-ranked law firm for a full-time, direct-hire Legal Administrative Assistant role based in downtown Charleston's Upper Peninsula (29403). This position is 100% onsite and offers the opportunity to join a small, growing, and close-knit office where teamwork, reliability, and long-term commitment are genuinely valued.
This role supports busy US attorneys and paralegals in practices that may include commercial litigation, business litigation, transactional law, and energy-related matters. The firm is seeking an experienced legal administrative professional who is hands-on, highly organized, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a collaborative law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm setting
Manage heavy calendaring, scheduling, deadline tracking, and tickler systems
Coordinate meetings, multi-party calls, conference rooms, and travel arrangements
Assist with time entry tracking, expense reimbursements, and invoice preparation
Support conflict checks, file opening and closing, and document organization
Handle email and physical mail triage, correspondence preparation, and client communications with discretion
Assist with general office operations, front desk coordination, and overflow support
Provide light administrative or marketing coordination support as needed
Contribute with a team-first mindset - no task too big, no task too small
Qualifications
5+ years of recent law firm experience supporting US attorneys (required)
Experience supporting attorneys in commercial litigation, business litigation, transactional, and/or energy-related practices
Stable tenure in recent roles, demonstrating follow-through, adaptability, and commitment
Strong administrative, organizational, and multitasking skills
Ability to type 65+ WPM with high accuracy
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Comfortable learning and navigating law firm technology systems
Experience with document, practice, or expense management systems is helpful but not required
Professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and service-driven
Why This Role
Full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a well-established and stable firm
Join an Am Law-ranked firm with a growing Charleston presence
Work in a collaborative, close-knit office environment
Fully onsite role with consistency and structure
Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $72,000, based on experience
Typical compensation package includes a discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
A comprehensive benefits suite is available with multiple medical plan options, firm-funded contributions, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, wellness and counseling resources, and family-inclusive benefits.
The firm also supports long-term financial and professional growth through a 401(k) with employer match, retirement education, paid professional certifications and memberships, and access to a wide range of corporate discounts and perks.
Qualified candidates with prior law firm experience are encouraged to apply through LHH Recruitment Solutions for confidential consideration.
#LegalAssistantJobs #LegalAdminJobs #LawFirmCareers #LegalSupportProfessionals #CharlestonSCJobs #DirectHireLegal #LHH #LetsChatSoon
Pay Details:
$60,000.00 to $72,000.00 per year
Search managed by:
Holly Hilderhoff
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Ref:
US_EN_27_872288_3123882
Full-Time | Direct-Hire
Downtown Charleston, SC (Upper Peninsula)
Fully Onsite | $60,000 to $72,000 DOE
LHH Recruitment Solutions is hiring on behalf of a respected Am Law-ranked law firm for a full-time, direct-hire Legal Administrative Assistant role based in downtown Charleston's Upper Peninsula (29403). This position is 100% onsite and offers the opportunity to join a small, growing, and close-knit office where teamwork, reliability, and long-term commitment are genuinely valued.
This role supports busy US attorneys and paralegals in practices that may include commercial litigation, business litigation, transactional law, and energy-related matters. The firm is seeking an experienced legal administrative professional who is hands-on, highly organized, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a collaborative law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm setting
Manage heavy calendaring, scheduling, deadline tracking, and tickler systems
Coordinate meetings, multi-party calls, conference rooms, and travel arrangements
Assist with time entry tracking, expense reimbursements, and invoice preparation
Support conflict checks, file opening and closing, and document organization
Handle email and physical mail triage, correspondence preparation, and client communications with discretion
Assist with general office operations, front desk coordination, and overflow support
Provide light administrative or marketing coordination support as needed
Contribute with a team-first mindset - no task too big, no task too small
Qualifications
5+ years of recent law firm experience supporting US attorneys (required)
Experience supporting attorneys in commercial litigation, business litigation, transactional, and/or energy-related practices
Stable tenure in recent roles, demonstrating follow-through, adaptability, and commitment
Strong administrative, organizational, and multitasking skills
Ability to type 65+ WPM with high accuracy
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Comfortable learning and navigating law firm technology systems
Experience with document, practice, or expense management systems is helpful but not required
Professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and service-driven
Why This Role
Full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a well-established and stable firm
Join an Am Law-ranked firm with a growing Charleston presence
Work in a collaborative, close-knit office environment
Fully onsite role with consistency and structure
Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $72,000, based on experience
Typical compensation package includes a discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
A comprehensive benefits suite is available with multiple medical plan options, firm-funded contributions, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, wellness and counseling resources, and family-inclusive benefits.
The firm also supports long-term financial and professional growth through a 401(k) with employer match, retirement education, paid professional certifications and memberships, and access to a wide range of corporate discounts and perks.
Qualified candidates with prior law firm experience are encouraged to apply through LHH Recruitment Solutions for confidential consideration.
#LegalAssistantJobs #LegalAdminJobs #LawFirmCareers #LegalSupportProfessionals #CharlestonSCJobs #DirectHireLegal #LHH #LetsChatSoon
Pay Details:
$60,000.00 to $72,000.00 per year
Search managed by:
Holly Hilderhoff
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Ref:
US_EN_27_872288_3123882