Legal Assistant

Buist Byars & Taylor, LLC; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Buist Byars & Taylor LLC in Mount Pleasant, SC, is seeking a proactive Administrative Assistant or Legal Assistant for our Commercial Real Estate team. The ideal candidate has at least two years of relevant experience and excels at organization and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating communications with clients, attorneys and paralegals; handling matter intake; scheduling and deadlines; summarizing documents; reviewing forms for accuracy; and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in administrative or legal support.
• Punctual and reliable with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and superior customer service.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, attorneys and paralegals in a timely, professional manner.
• Receive and open new matters for the department.
• Schedule and calendar appointments, manage and organize case files.
• Summarize legal documents and review forms for accuracy.
• Prepare and file legal and corporate documents; handle general admin tasks.
• Organize workflow on assigned matters and maintain routine duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal practice management software

Job description

Buist Byars & Taylor LLC is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant or Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Real Estate team located in our Mount Pleasant office. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience in this field and must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. As we value collaboration and team culture, remote work is not offered.

Responsibilities:

• Communicating with clients, attorneys and paralegals via phone, email or in person in a timely and professional manner
• Receiving and opening new matters for the department
• Schedule and calendar appointments/deadlines, manage and organize case files
• Summarize legal documents
• Organize, analyze and cross-check information, and review legal forms/documents for accuracy
• Prepare and handle the filing of legal and corporate documents
• Performing administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, and filing
• Manage, organize and use good workflow on assigned matters

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Punctual and reliable
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior customer service skills with a professional demeanor
• Ability to multi-task and exercise a high level of attention to detail
• Able to think proactively and resolve issues
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package and an engaging workplace.