Legal Office Assistant – Front Desk, Admin & Clerical

Ogletree Deakins; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

HSAs/FSAs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins in Columbia, SC is seeking an Office Assistant to join our expanding practice. You will work under the Office Administrator, attorneys, paralegals, and assistants to receive assignments and provide clerical support to deliver quality legal services.

The role includes mailroom, reception, facilities, records, and administrative tasks, with potential after-hours involvement and limited travel. 1+ year of clerical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a clerical or Office Assistant role.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Pleasant and clearly understandable phone voice.
• Ability to read, respond timely/accurately to and organize a high volume of emails.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills, including filing.
• Ability to keep work area organized and tidy.
• Ability to sit at a desk for one or more hours at a time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Good typing speed with few errors.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Time management skills and ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Consistent and punctual attendance

Responsibilities

• Mailroom/Copy Center: Receive, stamp, log mail and scan/deliver to recipients.
• Prepare and process outgoing mail and packages; transport to post office at day end.
• Photocopy and scan documents as requested.
• Keep copy machines and printers stocked with paper daily.
• Coordinate service calls for copiers and other equipment with Site Support & Office Administrator.
• Maintain inventory of office/mailing supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Phone etiquette

Email management

Multitasking

Organization

Time management

Typing speed

Proofreading

Attendance

Tools

Chrome River

Job description

Ogletree Deakins in Columbia, SC is seeking an Office Assistant to join our expanding practice. You will work under the Office Administrator, attorneys, paralegals, and assistants to receive assignments and provide clerical support to deliver quality legal services.

The role includes mailroom, reception, facilities, records, and administrative tasks, with potential after-hours involvement and limited travel. 1+ year of clerical experience is preferred.