Legal Administrative Assistant

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm in Columbia is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its practice focused on family, criminal, and personal injury law. The ideal candidate will manage calendars, process legal documents, and provide essential administrative support to ensure a smooth workflow. Applicants should have prior experience in a legal setting, be proficient with MS Office and e-filing systems, and possess great organizational and communication skills. This is a temporary-to-permanent position with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in the legal field as a legal secretary or administrative assistant preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use discretion when working with sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

• Word processing, transcribing dictation, and finalizing documents.
• Provide administrative support for smooth daily workflow.
• Create, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Word processing

Managing calendars

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

E-filing

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

PACER

Clio

Job description

An established law firm in the Columbia area seeks a legal administrator/legal assistant to join their dedicated team to help with administrative work. This is a unique temporary-to-permanent opportunity! You will support a practice focused on family, criminal, and personal injury law practice.

Your Impactful Role as a Legal Assistant:

• Word processing, transcribing dictation, and finalizing correspondence and documents
• Manage calendars
• Provide administrative support to ensure a smooth daily workflow in order to meet project deadlines. This includes word processing, photocopying and scanning, processing of mail and performance of other clerical duties
• Create, edit, and proofread legal documents, forms, and correspondence to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Reviews, sorts and dates mail, maintains files
• Answers, screens, and directs telephone calls appropriately
• May assist paralegals and attorneys with various tasks

What You Bring:

• Experience in the legal field as a legal secretary or an administrative assistant in a law firm preferred, otherwise must have office administrative experience
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter with superb organization and communication skills
• Ability to use discretion when working with sensitive topics/clients
• Proficient in Electronic/E-filing in both Federal (PACER) and state court.
• Experience with legal time & billing systems (Clio preferred)

If you are ready to take the next step to advance your career into the legal field and make a lasting difference, we invite you to contact us. Apply today!

All resumes are held in strict confidence!