Legal Assistant

Halligan, Mahoney & Williams; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Halligan, Mahoney & Williams, a prominent Education Law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant in Columbia, SC. This role involves supporting attorneys with document preparation, communication, and file management, and requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute required.
• Knowledge of legal terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and manage email communication.
• Prepare and file a variety of legal documents.
• Maintain attorney case calendars and manage case files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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South Carolina’s most experienced and diverse Education Law firm, Halligan Mahoney & Williams, P.A., is a mid-sized law firm committed to providing high quality and responsive legal services. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Legal Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals in a respectful and supportive environment. Our practice primarily focuses on education law, labor and employment matters, student matters, special education, and other areas impacting educational organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Telephone & Email Communication: Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally. Review attorney email communications; print, respond, and redirect as needed. Save matter-related emails and correspondence in the firm’s document management system according to firm policy.

• Document Preparation & Filing: Type and format a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda of law, subpoenas, pleadings, briefs, contracts, state and federal forms, and newsletters. Create and revise documents from both verbal and written media. Electronically file legal documents with courts and assist with trial preparation as needed.

• File Management: Open, organize, and maintain electronic and physical case files in accordance with firm procedures to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility.

• Calendar Management: Maintain attorney case calendars to track deadlines, court appearances, and filing dates. Provide timely reminders and coordinate with attorneys to ensure adequate preparation for upcoming deadlines and events.

• Communication: Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, courts, and others on behalf of attorneys.

• Confidentiality & Professionalism: Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, maintaining a high level of professionalism and ethical standards at all times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required and 2 years of general clerical and/or administrative experience. Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification and/or prior experience working in a law firm preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.

• Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Above average verbal and written communication skills required to communicate with attorneys, clients, outside organizations and internal staff.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• High level of adaptability and resourceful problem-solving skills.

• Basic knowledge of legal terminology preferred.

• Familiarity with state and federal court proceedings and filing systems preferred.

• Experience with legal document production and document management software a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and a schedule of benefits including health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

• Meaningful work that supports educational institutions and community impact.

Send application materials to: Alisa Rhodes

Halligan Mahoney Williams

P.O. Box 11367

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Email: [e-mail] |

https://hmwlegal.com/

Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia, SC

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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