Legal Assistant

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, P.C.

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 39,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, a well-established South Carolina law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant in Columbia to support attorneys and paralegals, manage files, and maintain matter information in the practice-management system.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

3+ years of legal assistant experience preferred, but we’re also considering those with little to no experience.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professionalism and a commitment to excellent client service.
Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and technology.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook, is preferred.
Ability to handle confidential client information appropriately.
REQUIRED: No gossip or negativity!!

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys and paralegals with the day-to-day management of assigned matters.
Open, organize, manage, maintain, and close electronic and physical client files.
Enter and maintain accurate matter information in the firm’s practice-management system.
Monitor assigned matters for outstanding items and follow up with attorneys, clients, and other parties as directed.
Assist with the preparation and organization of materials needed for meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
Prepare routine correspondence, notices, forms, and other documents using established templates and attorney direction.
Proofread documents for formatting, accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Maintain accurate calendars and deadlines for assigned matters.
Schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, inspections, and other appointments as directed.
Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, process servers, and other parties regarding scheduling and administrative matters.
Track upcoming deadlines and appointments and communicate important dates to attorneys and other members of the legal team.
Assist with coordinating service of process, filings, and other procedural matters under the direction of attorneys.
Respond to routine client and matter-related communications and route substantive legal questions to the appropriate attorney.
Obtain and organize documents and information requested from clients and other sources.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail.
Perform other legal assistant and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Discretion

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Word

Outlook

Job description

Salary: $19.00 to $28 per hour, commensurate with experience

Build a Legal Career at McCabe, Trotter & Beverly

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly is a well-established South Carolina law firm dedicated to serving community associations, developers, lenders, landowners, and contractors. While our attorneys practice primarily in the community association space, our legal work encompasses a broad range of matters, including litigation, collections, liens, foreclosures, covenant enforcement, real estate, contracts, governance, and other legal issues.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Columbia office and work closely with our team of attorneys and other legal staff. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

What You Will Do

As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

Matter and Attorney Support

Assist attorneys and paralegals with the day-to-day management of assigned matters.
Open, organize, manage, maintain, and close electronic and physical client files.
Enter and maintain accurate matter information in the firm’s practice-management system.
Monitor assigned matters for outstanding items and follow up with attorneys, clients, and other parties as directed.
Assist with the preparation and organization of materials needed for meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
Prepare routine correspondence, notices, forms, and other documents using established templates and attorney direction.
Proofread documents for formatting, accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Calendaring and Case Coordination

Maintain accurate calendars and deadlines for assigned matters.
Schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, inspections, and other appointments as directed.
Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, process servers, and other parties regarding scheduling and administrative matters.
Track upcoming deadlines and appointments and communicate important dates to attorneys and other members of the legal team.
Assist with coordinating service of process, filings, and other procedural matters under the direction of attorneys.

Client and Office Coordination

Respond to routine client and matter-related communications and route substantive legal questions to the appropriate attorney.
Obtain and organize documents and information requested from clients and other sources.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail.
Perform other legal assistant and administrative duties as needed.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced legal assistant who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities. We will also consider candidates with little to no experience as long as the candidate is willing to grow and learn!

Preferred Qualifications include:

3+ years of legal assistance experience preferred, but we’re also considering those with little to no experience.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professionalism and a commitment to excellent client service.
Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and technology.
Experience with Clio or another legal practice-management system is helpful but not required.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook, is preferred.
Ability to handle confidential client information appropriately.
REQUIRED: No gossip or negativity!!

Litigation experience is helpful but not required. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is dependable, takes ownership of their work, communicates honestly, pays attention to details, and wants to continue learning and growing.

Why Join McCabe, Trotter & Beverly

At McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, you will find:

Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys
A collaborative team environment
Opportunities to develop your legal knowledge and skills
Exposure to a diverse range of legal matters
Direct involvement in matters that have a meaningful impact on our clients
A respected and growing South Carolina law firm
Real opportunities for long-term career growth

Our legal assistants are an important part of the legal team. They help attorneys and paralegals stay organized, keep matters moving forward, and provide responsive service to clients.

Our Core Values

We seek people who embody our firm’s values: