Legal Assistant – Governmental Affairs

Capstone-Search-Partners; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

On-site work environment

Job summary

Esteemed South Carolina Law Firm is seeking a meticulous Legal Assistant in Columbia to support a Governmental Affairs team on legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters.

The role requires strong organization, discreet handling of confidential information, and excellent communication with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment. This onsite position offers a competitive package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant or in a comparable professional support role.
• Background supporting transactions, contracts, real estate, or corporate matters is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong proofreading, document management, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and organize correspondence and documents.
• Assist with transaction matters by tracking deadlines and assembling closing materials.
• Coordinate meetings and calls with clients, attorneys, and public officials.
• Maintain matter files, calendars, and contact lists with accuracy.
• Support attorneys with research, filings, and materials on legislative and regulatory matters.
• Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and provide administrative support.

Skills

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Proofreading

Document management

Organization

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant – Governmental Affairs

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Company: Esteemed South Carolina Law Firm

About the Role:

Are you a detail-oriented legal or professional support specialist looking for an exciting opportunity with a progressive firm? We are partnering with an established law firm in Columbia, South Carolina, seeking a full-time, onsite Legal Assistant to join their dynamic Governmental Affairs department.

In this multifaceted role, you will play a crucial part in supporting attorneys with legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where precision, organization, and strong communication skills drive success, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Document Preparation: Prepare, format, proofread, and organize correspondence, agreements, presentations, and other vital documents.
• Transaction Support: Assist with transaction matters by maintaining checklists, tracking strict deadlines and deliverables, coordinating signatures, and assembling closing materials.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate meetings and calls seamlessly with clients, attorneys, public officials, and other key stakeholders.
• File & Calendar Management: Maintain matter files, calendars, contact lists, and Legal Assistant – Governmental Affairs document records with meticulous accuracy.
• Legislative & Regulatory Assistance: Support attorneys with research, filings, and materials related to legislative, regulatory, and governmental matters.
• Administrative Operations: Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and provide comprehensive administrative support to keep matters on schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: Previous experience as a legal assistant or in a comparable professional support role. Background supporting transactions, contracts, real estate, or corporate matters is preferred!
• Technical Proficiency: High proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Skills: Strong proofreading, document management, and organizational abilities. Proven capability to manage competing deadlines, anticipate next steps, and handle confidential information with strict discretion.
• Communication: Clear, professional communication skills coupled with a collaborative approach to working with attorneys and clients.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• A professional, progressive, and supportive work environment.