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Legal Assistant (Full Time)

Columbia, SC

Salary: $19.00 to $28 per hour, commensurate with experience

Build a Legal Career at McCabe, Trotter & Beverly

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly is a well-established South Carolina law firm dedicated to serving community associations, developers, lenders, landowners, and contractors. While our attorneys practice primarily in the community association space, our legal work encompasses a broad range of matters, including litigation, collections, liens, foreclosures, covenant enforcement, real estate, contracts, governance, and other legal issues.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Columbia office and work closely with our team of attorneys and other legal staff. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

What You Will Do

As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

Matter and Attorney Support

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with the day-to-day management of assigned matters.
• Open, organize, manage, maintain, and close electronic and physical client files.
• Enter and maintain accurate matter information in the firm’s practice-management system.
• Monitor assigned matters for outstanding items and follow up with attorneys, clients, and other parties as directed.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of materials needed for meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Prepare routine correspondence, notices, forms, and other documents using established templates and attorney direction.
• Proofread documents for formatting, accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Calendaring and Case Coordination

• Maintain accurate calendars and deadlines for assigned matters.
• Schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, inspections, and other appointments as directed.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, process servers, and other parties regarding scheduling and administrative matters.
• Track upcoming deadlines and appointments and communicate important dates to attorneys and other members of the legal team.
• Assist with coordinating service of process, filings, and other procedural matters under the direction of attorneys.

Client and Office Coordination

• Respond to routine client and matter-related communications and route substantive legal questions to the appropriate attorney.
• Obtain and organize documents and information requested from clients and other sources.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail.
• Perform other legal assistant and administrative duties as needed.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced legal assistant who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities. We will also consider candidates with little to no experience as long as the candidate is willing to grow and learn!

Preferred Qualifications include:

• 3+ years of legal assistance experience preferred, but we’re also considering those with little to no experience.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism and a commitment to excellent client service.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and technology.
• Experience with Clio or another legal practice-management system is helpful but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook, is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential client information appropriately.
• REQUIRED: No gossip or negativity!!

Litigation experience is helpful but not required. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is dependable, takes ownership of their work, communicates honestly, pays attention to details, and wants to continue learning and growing.

Why Join McCabe, Trotter & Beverly

At McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, you will find:

• Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys
• A collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to develop your legal knowledge and skills
• Exposure to a diverse range of legal matters
• Direct involvement in matters that have a meaningful impact on our clients
• A respected and growing South Carolina law firm
• Real opportunities for long-term career growth

Our legal assistants are an important part of the legal team. They help attorneys and paralegals stay organized, keep matters moving forward, and provide responsive service to clients.

Our Core Values

We seek people who embody our firm’s values:

• Be Committed
• Grow & Improve
• Accept Responsibility
• Be a Positive Team Player
• Be Helpful
• ·Honestly Communicate
• Go the Extra Mile
• Be a Winner

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated commitment.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced legal assistant looking for an opportunity to take meaningful responsibility, work closely with attorneys, develop your legal skills, and build a long-term career in a growing law firm, we would love to hear from you.

Come join McCabe, Trotter & Beverly and become an important part of a legal team committed to providing practical, responsive, and effective legal representation.

Learn more about our firm at McCabeTrotter.com.