Part-Time Practice Support Assistant

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a part-time Practice Support Assistant working on-site in our Charleston, South Carolina office. This entry‑level position provides operational support for a multistate litigation team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, process‑oriented, and proficient in using court and vendor portals.

• Operational support for a 20+ person team, managing a multistate caseload.
• Prepare, submit, and track filings and e‑filings through third‑party vendors and/or courts.
• Reserve motion and hearing dates through court websites following local rules.
• Manage filing confirmations, deadlines, and conformed copies in Net Docs.
• Communicate with opposing counsel for e‑service and liaise with vendors for account support.
• Maintain awareness of court updates, procedural changes, and filing requirements.
• Track, calendar, and update calendaring of deadlines and manage trial countdowns.
• Support attorneys with administrative tasks and ensure compliance with firm and court standards.
• Organize, scan, and electronically file documents in the document management system.
• Prepare word‑processing work including, but not limited to, memos, letters, and charts.
• Perform data entry work in various databases.
• Perform duties based on the needs of the supervisor, including administrative work and special projects.
• This part‑time role focuses on filing and e‑filing processes, hearing date reservations, service of process, and coordination with vendor systems and attorneys.

• Must possess a high school diploma; college degree is preferred.
• Law firm experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Must have strong typing skills, accurate proofreading skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to take direction, ask questions, and work independently with minimal supervision, where appropriate.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor, confidentiality, and team‑oriented attitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, with exceptional follow‑through, detail orientation, and a professional demeanor and a positive, respectful attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.
• Experience working with electronic databases including Net Docs and HighQ or similar document management systems.
• Familiarity with court filings, generally;
  California State Court filing procedures and vendor systems preferred.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time
Job function:
Administrative
Industries:
Law Practice