Temporary Legal Assistant

Job Description

Charleston Legal Access seeks a Temporary Legal Assistant to join our team from mid-July through October 2025. The Legal Assistant will support client intake, case management, and community engagement, and fluency in Spanish is preferred. This is a temporary, part-time or full-time position (30 to 40 hours/week), with the possibility of flexible scheduling.

About CLA

Charleston Legal Access is a nonprofit, sliding-scale law firm dedicated to closing the justice gap by providing low-cost, quality legal services to individuals who do not qualify for free legal aid but cannot afford private attorneys. Our firm specializes in civil, housing, and family law, while also engaging in broader access-to-justice initiatives, such as reducing eviction rates in South Carolina through our Housing Court project.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct intakes with prospective clients.

  • Assist staff attorneys with client communication, research, scheduling, and preparation of pleadings and documents.

  • Help prepare for depositions, mediations, client meetings, and trials.

  • Manage the case database and operate CLA’s Spanish intake line.

  • Participate in outreach events and support CLA’s community partnerships.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • College degree or equivalent preferred.

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • Self-starter with the flexibility to adapt to a range of responsibilities.

  • Comfort with diverse communities and a strong commitment to access to justice.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and legal software (experience with Clio preferred).

  • Prior experience in a legal setting is preferred.

  • Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

  • Experience in immigration or family law preferred.

Salary & Benefits

  • $26 per hour

  • No additional benefits are offered for this temporary position.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to lana@charlestonlegalaccess.org with the subject line "Temporary Legal Assistant."

Application Deadline: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Charleston Legal Access is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, familial or veteran status, and we strongly encourage applications from persons of diverse backgrounds.