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Job Title: Legal Assistant – Governmental Affairs
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Company: Esteemed South Carolina Law Firm
About the Role:
Are you a detail-oriented legal or professional support specialist looking for an exciting opportunity with a progressive firm? We are partnering with an established law firm in Columbia, South Carolina, seeking a full-time, onsite Legal Assistant to join their dynamic Governmental Affairs department.
In this multifaceted role, you will play a crucial part in supporting attorneys with legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where precision, organization, and strong communication skills drive success, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Document Preparation: Prepare, format, proofread, and organize correspondence, agreements, presentations, and other vital documents.
- Transaction Support: Assist with transaction matters by maintaining checklists, tracking strict deadlines and deliverables, coordinating signatures, and assembling closing materials.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate meetings and calls seamlessly with clients, attorneys, public officials, and other key stakeholders.
- File & Calendar Management: Maintain matter files, calendars, contact lists, and Legal Assistant – Governmental Affairs document records with meticulous accuracy.
- Legislative & Regulatory Assistance: Support attorneys with research, filings, and materials related to legislative, regulatory, and governmental matters.
- Administrative Operations: Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and provide comprehensive administrative support to keep matters on schedule.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Experience: Previous experience as a legal assistant or in a comparable professional support role. Background supporting transactions, contracts, real estate, or corporate matters is preferred!
- Technical Proficiency: High proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Skills: Strong proofreading, document management, and organizational abilities. Proven capability to manage competing deadlines, anticipate next steps, and handle confidential information with strict discretion.
- Communication: Clear, professional communication skills coupled with a collaborative approach to working with attorneys and clients.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive salary package.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- A professional, progressive, and supportive work environment.