Legal Assistant

Hsblawfirm; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. in Columbia, SC seeks an onsite, full-time Legal Assistant to join our practice. You will support transactional and litigation matters, manage documents, draft letters, and file with state and federal authorities.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent, 2–3 years of legal-support experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. Immigration law experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience as a legal assistant or in a professional services environment.
• 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
• Understanding of South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Court practices
• 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.

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.

Skills

Legal administration

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Dictation experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DocuSign

South Carolina e-filing systems

Job description

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.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional, progressive work environment.