Transactional Paralegal

Orion Placement; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a skilled Paralegal in Augusta, GA. You will assist attorneys with transactional legal work, including document preparation and client communication. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience in a law firm, particularly with transactional law and related areas. The role offers a collaborative team environment and includes benefits such as PTO, 401(k), and health insurance. Join a reputable firm dedicated to high-quality client service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Experience in transactional law preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with transactional legal work and document preparation.
• Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy.
• Communicate professionally with clients and schedule meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Client service skills

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay:

$23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, long-standing law firm with deep roots in the Augusta area and a strong reputation for professionalism, client service, and community involvement.
• Work on meaningful transactional legal matters across a broad and sophisticated client base.
• Be part of a collaborative legal team where strong paralegals are valued, trusted, and given room to grow.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of legal work, including contracts, corporate matters, real estate, client communications, and document preparation.
• Enjoy a stable, professional environment with benefits including PTO, 401(k), and health insurance.

Location

This is an on‑site role based in the Augusta, GA area, offering the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, clients, and a highly collaborative legal support team.

Note

Candidates must have 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, preferably with transactional law, contracts, corporate, real estate, or similar legal work.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a well‑established full‑service law firm with a long history of serving individuals, businesses, institutions, and public entities across Georgia and South Carolina. Our team is built on professionalism, integrity, client‑focused service, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality legal work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Description

• Assist attorneys with transactional legal work, including preparing, proofreading, organizing, and revising legal documents and correspondence.
• Review contracts, agreements, and related legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Communicate with clients professionally, including scheduling meetings, responding to inquiries, and maintaining strong client service.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical files to ensure documents are accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Track deadlines and assist with documentation needed for filings, closings, and other legal procedures.
• Conduct research and gather information to support attorney legal work and client matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to keep matters moving efficiently.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Transactional law experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with contracts, agreements, corporate law, real estate, estate planning, finance, or commercial legal work is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client needs in a professional law firm environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working with legal documents, files, and research tools.
• Professional, dependable, and client‑service oriented.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will be part of a respected legal team with a strong local reputation and a long history of success.
• You will support interesting transactional matters instead of repetitive, narrowly focused work.
• You will work with attorneys and staff who value professionalism, teamwork, and high‑quality client service.
• You will have the stability of an established firm with the opportunity to continue growing your legal career.
• You will be in a role where your organization, judgment, and attention to detail directly support client outcomes.

Benefits

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• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance