Litigation Legal Assistant

MGC LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Litigation team in Columbia, SC. This role supports attorneys, schedules filings, and coordinates discovery workflows in a fast-paced, technology-driven firm.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of law office experience, a high-school diploma or higher (Associates preferred in Paralegal Studies), and a Professional Legal Secretary certification. We offer flexible arrangements and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• Associates or better in Paralegal Studies preferred.
• 3-5 years: prior law firm experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: Professional Legal Secretary.

Education

High School or better

Associates or better in Paralegal Studies

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Columbia, SC!
At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states, we're not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation packages for motivated candidates eager to succeed.
We are currently seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Litigation team in our Columbia office.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Paralegal Studies.

Preferred

3-5 years:

Prior law firm experience

Licenses & Certifications

Prof Legal Secretary

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