Office Manager/Bookkeeper – Boutique Law Firm

Office Manager/Bookkeeper – Boutique Law Firm

Location: Charleston / Johns Island, SC

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

A Unique Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you an experienced legal office professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and keeping a busy practice running smoothly?

Goodwin Recruiting is partnering with a highly respected boutique litigation firm in the Charleston area to identify an exceptional Office Manager / Bookkeeper.

This is more than a traditional bookkeeping position. We're seeking a trusted, detail-oriented professional who can oversee the firm's financial and administrative operations, allowing its attorneys to focus on delivering outstanding legal services.

You'll join a collaborative, professional environment where independence is encouraged, initiative is appreciated, and micromanagement isn't part of the culture.

What You'll Do

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping using QuickBooks.

• Manage legal billing processes through Clio and electronic client billing portals.

• Perform account reconciliations, monitor financial transactions, and maintain accurate records.

• Coordinate payroll processing and related administrative responsibilities.

• Manage vendor relationships, invoices, payments, and ongoing service agreements.

• Coordinate insurance policies, renewals, and related administrative matters.

• Support the administration of employee benefits, including the firm's 401(k) plan.

• Collaborate with the firm's outside accounting professionals to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient processes.

• Oversee general office administration and help maintain organized, efficient daily operations.

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, streamline workflows, and reduce administrative responsibilities for the firm's partners.

• Handle sensitive financial, employee, and client information with professionalism and discretion.

• What We're Looking For

• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting operations, and office administration.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Clio.

• Experience with reconciliations, payroll coordination, vendor management, and financial recordkeeping.

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and work independently.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

• Professional judgment, discretion, and a high level of integrity.

• Experience in a law firm or comparable professional services environment strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with legal billing procedures and electronic billing portals is highly desirable.

• Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Meaningful Ownership: Play a central role in managing the business operations of an established litigation practice.

• Professional Autonomy: Work in an environment that values initiative, trust, and independent decision-making.

• Collaborative Culture: Partner directly with attorneys who appreciate the importance of strong operational support.

• Work-Life Balance: Join a professional environment that values sustainable workloads and mutual respect.

• Long-Term Opportunity: Become an integral part of a respected boutique firm's continued success.

• Work Location

• This position will primarily support the firm's Johns Island office in the Charleston area, though may be shifting between this office and downtown, as needed.

• If you're an experienced office management and bookkeeping professional who takes pride in creating order, improving processes, and supporting a high-performing team, we'd love to connect.

• JOB ID: 183031