Job description

Our client, a well established litigation and business law firm is seeking a professional Legal Assistant to join their team in Columbia, SC. The firm is very reputable and is looking for the next great addition! This would be a great position for someone earlier in their career who is interested in legal.

The ideal candidate must be experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Responsibilities:

• Assist team in organizing and managing meetings and events
• Assist lawyers in their practice areas
• Draft transmittal letters
• Assist in organizing and monitoring deadlines/schedules
• Assist in various practice areas, including but not limited to commercial real estate transactions, corporate advice/transactions and workout/bankruptcy related matters
• Compile digital closing binders and other document packages
• Order and conduct corporate record searches, UCC searches, lien searches, and title searches online and in person and draft memos detailing results
• File and record documents online and in person
• Communicate with clients and outside counsel
• Communicate with offices regarding filings and other matters
• Draft engagement letters
• Assist attorneys with pre- and post-closing due diligence matters, including following up on outstanding post-closing items
• Calendaring deadlines
• Attend closings and witness the notarizing of documents
• Provide administrative and other support as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in legal experience
• Must be proficient using Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe; PowerPoint a plus.
• Experience using iManage, LMS, or SoftPro is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• 40-50k depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Columbia, SC Location
• Beautiful Office in the downtown area
• Ongoing training opportunities for professional development

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Legal: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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