Legal Practice Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Columbia, SC 29201Education Level: High SchoolSummary: Responsible for providing legal administrative support for the Litigation Practice Group. Essential Job Functions: Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents. Keeping track of attorney time records and billing. Filing legal documents (e-filling skills are required). Corresponding with clients, attorneys, and other members of the Firm. Docketing, Calendaring, and Maintain work schedules of attorney's in the Practice Group. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, 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: High School diploma. 5+ years of prior litigation experience. Work Environment and Physical Demands In office position Ability to work extended hours when necessary Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands Qualifications