Legal Assistant - Economic Development
haynsworth sinkler boyd paColumbia (SC)
Legal Assistant - Economic Development
Posted 6 days ago
haynsworth sinkler boyd paColumbia (SC)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Legal Assistant Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. with more than 125 attorneys, we encompass a broad spectrum of transactional and litigation practice areas for large corporations, small businesses, and governmental entities. Our Columbia, South Carolina location is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support attorneys in its economic development and commercial real estate practices. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
Responsibilities:
Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence. Manage client files, conflict checks, calendars, deadlines, and closing binders. Assist with attorney time entry, billing, expense reports, and check requests. Coordinate document distribution, public notices, and license renewals. Communicate with clients and coordinate with attorneys and accounting.
Qualifications:
Previous legal assistant experience; transactional or commercial real estate experience preferred. Strong Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting, redlining, and PDF-to-Word conversion. Proficiency in Outlook and Excel; familiarity with legal billing and document management software. Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills. Ability to work independently, support multiple attorneys, and handle confidential information with discretion.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional, progressive work environment.
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