Myrtle Beach Legal Secretary / Paralegal at Myrtle Beach

Job Description

Actively recruiting for a full time Direct Hire Paralegal / Legal Secretary for a law firm in Myrtle Beach, SC. This candidate should be experienced with Workers Comp and Social Security Disability sector. Selected paralegal candidate will be responsible for such duties as: Review matter files to become familiar with the matters to which they are assigned; Perform factual research; Document receipt and logging; Document review; Work with translators to identify relevant documents for translation; Database entry and searches; Assist in the development of search term criteria and lists; Assist with the preparation and organization of document review databases; Prepare charts, tables, logs, and lists; Prepare witness folders and notebooks; Prepare routine correspondence and routine factual memoranda; Prepare reports and summaries of factual research (oral and written); Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions; Proofread and cite-check factual and legal memoranda and pleadings; Schedule interviews and meetings; Attend meetings with staff; and Attend meetings with staff.QUALIFICATIONS:Must have sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheet, imaging, and hardware systems. Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and working knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Required to have at least 2 years of Social Security Disability experience within the legal field as a paralegal or legal assistant. Software experience with Legal Case Management and Microsoft Suites. Looking for someone who can keep with with a busy office. Great benefits. Apply for this great position as a legal secretary/ paralegal today!All applicants must be able to pass both a credit and thorough government background check. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Myrtle Beach, Company: AppleOne.