Legal Assistant

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Job ID: 53629
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 1 days ago

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We are seeking a professional and experienced Legal Assistant in Columbia, SC to support a team of attorneys focused primarily on economic development matters, with additional work in commercial real estate and government relations. This is a full time, permanent/direct hire opportunity with full benefits. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a legal assistant role within a transactional legal setting.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
  • Draft, proofread, format, and revise legal documents, correspondence, and transactional materials
  • Assist with transaction closings, including preparation of closing documents and binders
  • Manage new matter intake, conflict checks, file setup, and document organization
  • Track deadlines, maintain calendars, and coordinate schedules
  • Handle document revisions, redlining, formatting, and PDF conversions
  • Serve as a client contact for routine communications and administrative requests
  • Support billing, invoicing, expense reporting, and payment processing
  • Maintain accurate matter records and assist with document production and file management
  • Provide administrative support for government affairs and related reporting activities
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar legal support professional
  • Experience supporting attorneys in a transactional legal environment required
  • Background in commercial real estate, corporate/business law, economic development, government affairs, or related practice areas preferred
  • Strong document editing and formatting skills, including redlining and track changes
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
  • Excellent organization, communication, and multitasking abilities
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to details
Hours:
  • Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm)
  • 100% ONSITE
Compensation & Benefits:
  • $52,000 – $65,000 annually
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Retirement Options
  • Stable and collaborative work environment