Legal Assistant – Corporate & Estate Practice

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

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.