Legal Assistant — Growth, Collaboration & Impact

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, P.C.; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) with employer matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, a well-established South Carolina law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant in Columbia to support attorneys and paralegals, manage files, and maintain matter information in the practice-management system.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience preferred, but we’re also considering those with little to no experience.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism and a commitment to excellent client service.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and technology.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook, is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential client information appropriately.
• REQUIRED: No gossip or negativity!!

Responsabilidades

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with the day-to-day management of assigned matters.
• Open, organize, manage, maintain, and close electronic and physical client files.
• Enter and maintain accurate matter information in the firm’s practice-management system.
• Monitor assigned matters for outstanding items and follow up with attorneys, clients, and other parties as directed.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of materials needed for meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Prepare routine correspondence, notices, forms, and other documents using established templates and attorney direction.
• Proofread documents for formatting, accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Maintain accurate calendars and deadlines for assigned matters.
• Schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, inspections, and other appointments as directed.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, process servers, and other parties regarding scheduling and administrative matters.
• Track upcoming deadlines and appointments and communicate important dates to attorneys and other members of the legal team.
• Assist with coordinating service of process, filings, and other procedural matters under the direction of attorneys.
• Respond to routine client and matter-related communications and route substantive legal questions to the appropriate attorney.
• Obtain and organize documents and information requested from clients and other sources.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail.
• Perform other legal assistant and administrative duties as needed.

Conhecimentos

Legal assistant experience

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Discretion

Ferramentas

Clio

Microsoft Office

Word

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, a well-established South Carolina law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant in Columbia to support attorneys and paralegals, manage files, and maintain matter information in the practice-management system.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Compensation is commensurate with experience.