Legal Practice Assistant
About The Position
Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Charleston, SC office for a full-time legal practice assistant supporting attorneys representing private securities and labor and employment matters. This role involves performing complex administrative tasks that require knowledge of legal terminology and processes, including preparing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating logistics for meetings. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with at least two years of experience in a legal setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the legal team while managing a variety of responsibilities.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience as a corporate, real estate or litigation legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- 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
Nice To Haves
- experience in both corporate or real estate plus litigation preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, and file various types of agreements, briefs, discovery, pleadings, memos, reports, correspondence and other similar documents
- Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes
- Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and closings
- Maintain calendars including transaction deadlines, court deadlines, and appearances
- 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
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance
- dental and vision insurance
- group term life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
- paid time off
- free wellness and mental health services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
