Litigation Legal Assistant

Joye Law Firm is looking for a motivated professional to join our Charleston office! We are a dynamic and growing personal injury law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to our clients throughout the state of South Carolina. We are committed to fighting for the underdogs!

At Joye Law Firm, our work is guided by our core values:

• Bravery: We fearlessly advocate for our clients, even in the face of complex challenges.
• Commitment to the Greater Good: We are driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve and our community.
• Compassion: We approach every client with empathy, understanding, and respect during their most vulnerable times.
• Desire for Continuous Improvement: We are always learning, growing, and seeking new ways to deliver the best possible results.

If these values resonate with you, we invite you to be a vital part of our team.

Duties and Responsibilities for this role include:

• Schedule depositions (parties and doctors), court reporters, videographers, mediations, doctor/attorney/client conferences, etc. Follow-up with reminders to clients, defense attorneys, doctors, etc. 
• Prepare and serve deposition notices and subpoenas.
• Scan mail, code each piece properly, and send notes to the attorney and case manager in case management software.
• E-File Summons and Complaints with the Court after being prepared by the case manager.
• Serve Complaint on Defendant(s) and the SCDOI based on the information provided by the case manager.
• Request/file orders of protection for all attorneys in the firm.
• Calendar scheduling order deadlines.
• Prepare video deposition clips for use at mediation and trial.
• Assist with the preparation of exhibits for pleadings and trial.
• Confirm medical balances.
• Order SLED reports and driving records.

At Joye Law Firm, we really care about people – and that includes our team members. After all, we are nothing without the people who work here! That’s why we invest a lot into our team. We know that a happy team makes for a more positive client experience. In addition to an industry-leading benefits package, we offer opportunities for periodic bonuses, recognition, and other perks.

Joye Law Firms benefits package includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Theft, and Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance coverages

Paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick time

401(k) and retirement benefits (with a generous employer contribution)

Profit-sharing bonus program- up to over 8 additional weeks of pay!

Frequent employee appreciation events

At Joye Law Firm, we believe that our strength lies in our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.