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Job Description
Transactional Legal Practice Assistant
Job Category:
Legal Support
Requisition Number:
LEGAL002626
Posting Details
Posted:
June 26, 2026
Full-Time
Locations
Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Job Details
Description
Burr & Forman LLP is seeking a full-time transactional legal practice assistant in our Columbia, SC office. This role will provide a variety of administrative and legal support services with an intense focus on providing exceptional service to our clients. Key responsibilities include preparing and filing legal documents, managing case files, scheduling appointments, and facilitating communication with attorneys and clients, exhibiting commitment to integrity and excellence.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
Prepare, edit, and proof contracts, agreements, closing documents, memos, reports, correspondence, and other similar documents
Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes
Prepare signature pages, transaction binders, filings, and summaries
Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and closings
Maintain calendars including transaction deadlines
Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed
Process expense reimbursements
Answer incoming calls; prepare documents for shipment; and distribute mail
Open and maintain client files and organizational documents
Respond to inquiries for information
Other responsibilities as needed
THE ESSENTIALS
At least two years of experience as a transactional legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment, real estate experience preferred
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Proficient with Microsoft Word and ability to type 50 wpm
Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Some 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 , 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.
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