Paralegal

Burr & Forman LLP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Group Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP seeks an experienced Public Finance Paralegal to join its Columbia, SC team. The role involves drafting and reviewing documents, managing calendars and deadlines, and coordinating with attorneys and clients while upholding integrity and excellence.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of public finance paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or related degree, and strong Word/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a public finance paralegal in a law firm.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent education (associate’s degree or higher).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with client interaction.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and maintain documents, memos, reports, and correspondence.
• Manage the scheduling process, including appointments and deadlines.
• Facilitate communication with attorneys and clients.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and closings.
• Proofread work and ensure accuracy.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Columbia
1221 Main Street
Suite 1800
Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Columbia
1221 Main Street
Suite 1800
Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking an experienced Public Finance Paralegal to join its Columbia, SC team. This role with work closely with attorneys to provide exceptional service to our clients. Key responsibilities include drafting and reviewing documents, managing the scheduling process including appointments and deadlines, and facilitating communication with attorneys and clients while exhibiting a commitment to integrity and excellence.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Prepare, review, edit and maintain documents, memos, reports, correspondence, and other similar documents
• Perform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes from inception to completion
• Maintain and manage calendars for applicable transaction deadlines
• Communicate regularly with clients to track progress and resolve issues
• Place required legal notices in newspapers
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and closings
• Proofread own work and the work of others
• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• Minimum of five years of experience as a public finance paralegal in a law firm
• Paralegal certificate, associate’s degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients via email, telephone and in person
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
• Able to balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Overtime may be required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.

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