What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Practice Assistant position at MAYNARD-NEXSEN?
Job Details
Job Location: Columbia, SC
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Summary:
Maynard Nexsen PC is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in the Corporate, Litigation, Tax and Estate Planning Practice Groups in the Columbia office.
Essential Job Functions:
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence
- Assistance and organization of closing of corporate transactions and preparation of related closing binders
- Coordinating meetings
- Interacting with clients
- Formation of Corporations/LLCs
- Running conflicts
- Opening and maintaining client files
- Processing client bills and expense reimbursements
- Travel logistics
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, and Outlook.
- 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:
- Four-year degree required
- Prior legal experience a plus
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- In office position
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
- Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.
Qualifications
Legal Assistant
Murphy & Grantland -
Columbia, SC
