• Columbia, South Carolina
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

     The Opportunity: Legal Assistant
    Email resumes to: Hayley.christina@capstonesp.com
     
    Position Overview
    Our distinguished client is one of the most prestigious and highly-awarded law firms in the Carolinas. They are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy team of two attorneys and paralegals across multiple litigation-focused practice areas, including insurance coverage, auto accidents, product and premises liability, employment, and admiralty law. This is a dynamic role within a well-established, full-service law firm that values professionalism, collaboration, and strong client service.
     
    This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm with a collaborative team environment and a strong reputation in the legal community. We’re looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but a long-term opportunity to develop and thrive.
     
    Job Responsibilities
    • Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegal in a fast-paced litigation practice
    • Draft, proofread, and format legal correspondence and documents
    • Organize, file, and maintain legal documents (both paper and electronic files)
    • Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, depositions, and client meetings
    • Assist with document preparation and filings, including pleadings, discovery, and motions
    • Communicate effectively with clients, courts, and internal team members
    • Perform general office tasks, including billing assistance, document scanning, and data entry
    • Proactively anticipate the needs of the attorneys and contribute to the overall efficiency of the team
    Required Qualifications
    • 3–5 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in litigation
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
    • Experience with Adobe Acrobat and ProLaw is a plus
    • Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
    • Able to handle multiple personalities and adjust communication style accordingly
    • Comfortable working with a direct, results-driven supervisor who values independence and efficiency
    • Quick learner with a willingness to take initiative and grow within the role
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbia, South Carolina

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Adobe Acrobatunmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Auto Insuranceunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Court Depositionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Documentsunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Paralegalunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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