Job ID: 50128
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 6 days ago
This is an on-site Direct Hire position, salaried with benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming calls, relay messages, and ensure prompt responses to client needs.
- Monitor and respond to attorney emails under supervision.
- Maintain client communication records in the document management system.
- Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents (e.g., pleadings, contracts, briefs) from verbal or written input.
- File court documents electronically and assist with trial preparation as needed.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date client files.
- Prepare case materials such as pleading binders and indexes.
- Track key deadlines and court dates, and keep attorneys informed of upcoming obligations.
- Enter timesheets, open new case files, and support firm-wide projects such as newsletters, events, and mass communications.
- Provide assistance to other attorneys when needed.
- Arrange travel and accommodations, prepare expense reports, and ensure timely submission of receipts and reimbursements.
- Participate in training and mentoring initiatives.
- Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.
- High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years of administrative experience (legal setting preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; 70+ WPM typing speed preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures a plus
- Experience with document management systems preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
- $45,000-60,000
- Employee-only health benefits covered 100%
- Medical reimbursement account
- Dental and vision benefits
- 401k plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parking
- On-site gym facility
