Legal Assistant

Overview

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and professionals in a legal environment.
• Assist with document preparation, indexing, and revision for legal matters.
• Perform conflict check management and legal incorporation searches.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Handle document administration, including engagement letters and correspondence.
• Support financial coordination tasks such as transfers and wires.
• Utilize document management systems for efficient record keeping.
• Interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and external counsel.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct periodic searches via government databases for legal purposes.
• Prepare and send mail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate with accounting for financial transactions and reporting.
• Provide general office support and maintain confidentiality standards.
• Assist with state and federal court filings and legal documentation.
• Maintain electronic records and ensure compliance with filing protocols.
• Support multiple attorneys in various practice groups effectively.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of two years of transactional legal assistant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with legal time and billing systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal and South Carolina State Court filing systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High school diploma required; associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Detail-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.