Civil Defense Litigation Legal Assistant — In-Office

Collins & Lacy; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

401(k) with Employer Contribution

FSA or HSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Job summary

Collins & Lacy, P.C. seeks a Legal Assistant for civil defense litigation in Columbia, SC. In this in-office role, you will support attorneys, manage a heavy caseload, and ensure timely filing and document management.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in litigation, strong typing, ProLaw and CM/ECF experience, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset. Excellent organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of litigation or legal assistant experience.
• Excellent typing and dictation skills.
• Experience handling large litigation cases.
• Proficiency with Federal and State CM/ECF filing.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience using a case management system.
• Ability to work closely with attorneys in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Quick learner who accepts accountability for their work.

Responsibilities

• Support civil defense litigation matters and assist attorneys.
• Manage day-to-day litigation tasks and deadlines.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed.

Skills

Typing & dictation

Large caseload management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Quick learner

Tools

CM/ECF filing

ProLaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collins & Lacy, P.C. seeks a Legal Assistant for civil defense litigation in Columbia, SC. In this in-office role, you will support attorneys, manage a heavy caseload, and ensure timely filing and document management.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in litigation, strong typing, ProLaw and CM/ECF experience, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset. Excellent organizational skills are essential.