Family Law Legal Assistant Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Family Law Legal Assistant Collins Family & Elder Law Group Columbia, SC Our busy family law firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.

Compensation:

$15 – $25 hourly

DOE Responsibilities:

Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents Keep all client files organized and up to date Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary

Qualifications:

Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills Candidates should have excellent customer service skills Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required Candidates should have strong communication skills How Do I Apply? Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you have seen or book you have read in the last twelve months and why you liked it so much. About Company We are a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm with multiple offices in NC and SC. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.

Benefits:

401(k) and 401(k) matching Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Bonus opportunities