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Burr & Forman · 1 week ago

Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking a full-time experienced litigation legal practice assistant for their Columbia, SC office. This role involves performing complex administrative tasks including preparing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating logistics for meetings.

Legal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare, edit, and proof briefs, motions, discovery, pleadings, memos, correspondence and other similar documents and reports

Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes

File briefs, pleadings, and other filings in district/state/federal court

Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel and depositions

Maintain calendars including 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, cases files and organizational documents

Respond to inquiries for information

Other responsibilities as needed

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeMicrosoft Word proficiencyLitigation experienceCalendar managementElectronic filing proceduresCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsWork independentlyDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

At least two years of experience as a litigation legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge of district, state and federal court and electronic filing procedures

Proficient with Microsoft Word and ability to type 50 wpm

Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership

Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations

Ability to work independently and with a team

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Group term life and disability insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services

Paid time off

Free wellness and mental health services among other benefits

Company

Burr & Forman

Burr & Forman operates as a full-service law firm.

Founded in 1905

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.burr.com

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