Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

The Jeffcoat Firm; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays (12)?

Parental leave

Limited overtime

Job summary

The Jeffcoat Firm is seeking a highly skilled Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to join their in-office team in Columbia, SC. This full-time position supports attorneys with calendar management, document handling, client communication, and discovery tasks to ensure smooth case flow.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of admin and customer service experience, at least 1 year in a law firm, strong communication and writing skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Salesforce experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of administrative experience and customer service, preferably in an office.
• Minimum of 1 year in a law firm.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with legal software, case management systems, or Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Calendar court dates using an AI platform and ensure attachments.
• Calendar OMVH summons and emailed summons.
• Notify clients of court dates via email and SMS.
• Draft and send continuances and notify clients via SMS.
• Manage Discovery: download, upload, and follow up by email/phone.
• Draft and file expungement and pardon applications; request SLED reports.
• Assist with physical file preparation and with fee agreements.
• Coordinate with attorneys and staff to support case management.
• Handle administrative tasks: mailing, scanning, faxing.
• Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative exp

Customer service

MS Office

Salesforce

Legal software

Communication

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Case management software

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

The Jeffcoat Firm is committed to helping everyday people in crisis, and CEO Michael Jeffcoat’s mission is to provide unmatched legal services to people in South Carolina. The employees of The Jeffcoat Firm are ambitious, resilient, self-starters with a passion for taking excellent care of clients and each other. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to join our legal team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Calendar court dates utilizing an AI platform and ensuring entries are correct and all necessary documents are attached.
• Calendar all additional OMVH summons and emailed summons.
• Notify clients of all court dates via email and SMS.
• Draft and send non-initial and OMVH continuances and notify client via SMS.
• Ensure all Discovery is downloaded and uploaded into the proper platform, follow up on outstanding Discovery via email and phone.
• Draft and file expungement and pardon applications, request SLED reports, and investigate and request dispositions from courts.
• Assist with preparing physical files upon request.
• Assist Case Managers with client questionnaires and fee agreements when necessary.
• Coordinate with attorneys and legal staff to support seamless case management and workflow.
• Handle administrative tasks, including mailing, scanning, and faxing important documents.
• Attend required morning and monthly meetings.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Who you are?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of administrative experience and customer service experience required, preferably in an office environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of law firm experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in using legal software, case management systems, or Salesforce is a plus.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Compensation Range: $19 - 23 per hour
• Work-Life Balance: We recognize the importance of downtime and limit overtime to a maximum of 5 hours per week.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Take advantage of parental leave & a 401k plan with an employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge with our generous vacation policy, including 12 paid holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off: Our Firm believes in making our community a better place and paying all successes forward.
• Career Growth: We provide supportive leadership, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on outreach.

Requirements

• Hours: 8:00 AM—5:00 PM Monday – Friday
• Location: Full-time in office (807 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201)

The Jeffcoat Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Talent Acquisitions at [e-mail].

Salary Description

$19-23