Legal Assistant-Myrtle Beach, SC
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay: $18.00 per hour to start, increasing up to $23.00 per hour upon permanent hire
Olsten Staffing Service is seeking a professional, organized, and personable Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy legal office. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative, legal, and bookkeeping skills, along with a friendly personality and the ability to provide exceptional client service.
Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, contracts, and other legal filings
Schedule and manage attorney calendars, appointments, court dates, and client meetings
Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files
Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties
Conduct client intake interviews and gather information for attorney review
Serve as a liaison between clients and attorneys, providing excellent customer service
Attend client meetings with attorneys and take detailed notes regarding case strategies
Prepare and file legal documents with courts, government agencies, and other entities
Maintain databases of client information, case details, and critical deadlines
Track billable hours and assist with billing activities
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive client and case information
Bookkeeping Responsibilities:
Reconcile multiple checking accounts accurately and timely
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Maintain financial records and ensure accurate data entry
Process payments and support office accounting activities
Assist with month-end reporting and account balancing
Qualifications:
Previous Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Paralegal, or related experience preferred
Strong bookkeeping experience required, including reconciliation of several checking accounts
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software
Professional appearance and demeanor
Friendly, positive personality with excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
High level of discretion and confidentiality
What We Offer:
✅ Monday-Friday schedule, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
✅ Starting pay of $18.00 per hour
✅ Increase up to $23.00 per hour upon hire
✅ Stable, professional work environment
✅ Opportunity for long-term career growth
If you are detail-oriented, possess strong bookkeeping skills, and enjoy working with people in a professional legal environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Benefits
Olsten provides one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry to contract workers. Benefits are available to contractors after working one week of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit www.olsten.com/candidate-privacy/.
The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Details: $18.00 to $23.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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.olsten.com/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.