Legal Practice Assistant

Maynard Nexsen; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Nexsen is seeking an administrative professional to support the Corporate Practice Groups in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on document preparation, time entry and billing, and coordination of meetings and communications.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma (Associate’s degree preferred) and prior legal experience, with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Prior legal experience required.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of documents (editing, drafting, printing).
• Time Entry & Billing.
• Assist with document production for mergers and acquisitions.
• Dictation.
• Calendaring/phones/meeting arrangements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Client interaction

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Columbia, SC 29201

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Summary

Responsible for providing all administrative support for the Corporate Practice Groups.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with preparation of documents (editing, drafting, printing)
• Time Entry & Billing
• Assist with document production for mergers and acquisitions
• Dictation
• Calendaring/Phones/Meeting Arrangements

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and client representatives on a daily basis.
• Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt quickly to meet changing deadlines and priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem-solving.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma
• Associate’s degree preferred
• Prior legal experience required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• In office position
• Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.

Qualifications