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Legal Practice Assistant

Est. $57,000 - $105,000 / year
Posted Jun 27
Full Time
On Site
Columbia, South Carolina

Summary

Responsible for providing administrative support primarily for environmental practice team

Essential Job Functions

  • Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals
  • Assist with preparation of legal documents (editing, proofing, printing)
  • Time Entry/Billing/Expense Reimbursements
  • Assist with document production for environmental due diligence, permitting, enforcement, appeals
  • Calendaring/Answering Phones/Meeting Arrangements
  • Good organizational and calendaring skills
  • Running conflict checks, opening and maintaining client files

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization
  • Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and ability to type 50 wpm
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision
  • Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

Educational And Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma required
  • Prior legal experience preferred

Work Environment And Physical Demands

  • Ability to work extended hours when necessary
  • Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands
  • In office position