Legal Assistant

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. in Columbia, SC is seeking an onsite, full-time Legal Assistant to join our practice. The role requires handling conflicts checks, opening new matters, and managing legal documents with document management tools.

Responsibilities include drafting engagement letters and estate planning documents, filing with state and federal authorities, and publishing notices. Strong organization, communication, and accuracy are essential; experience in immigration law is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience as a legal assistant or in professional services.
• Immigration law experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Court practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict checks and open new matters.
• Manage documents with document management software and prepare closing binders.
• Draft engagement letters and estate planning documents.
• File documents with SC Secretary of State and other authorities.
• Publish legal notices.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Time management

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

DocuSign

Job description

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Open Positions

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. with more than 125 attorneys, we encompass a broad spectrum of transactional and litigation practice areas for large corporations, small businesses, and governmental entities

We currently have an opening in the Columbia, SC office for an onsite, fulltime Legal Assistant to join our practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct conflict checks and open new matters.
• Manage legal documents using document management software and prepare closing binders.
• Draft engagement letters and estate planning documents.
• File documents with the South Carolina Secretary of State and other authorities.
• Publish legal notices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a legal assistant or in a professional services environment, ideally with a minimum two to three years’ experience.
• Experience with immigration law is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Court Filing: Proficient in South Carolina State and Federal court e-filing systems
• Legal Knowledge: Understanding of South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Court practices
• Technology: Comfortable working with legal technology tools and systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience with DocuSign and dictation a plus.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional, progressive work environment.