Job Description

 Legal Assistant - Economic Development

Position Title: Legal Assistant

Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate & Economic Development

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their team in Columbia, SC, supporting attorneys within their thriving Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development practices.

In this role, you will play an essential part in keeping complex transactional matters moving efficiently. If you excel at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment, have sharp document formatting skills, and take pride in providing top-tier support, I would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document Production & Formatting: Prepare, edit, format, and proofread complex legal documents, correspondence, and transaction files with precision.
• Practice & File Management: Manage electronic and physical client files, process conflict checks, track calendars and critical deadlines, and compile closing binders.
• Financial & Administrative Support: Assist attorneys with time entry, monthly client billing processes, expense reports, check requests, and accounting coordination.
• Public Notices & Compliance: Coordinate document distribution, public notices, and business license renewals as required by real estate and economic development transactions.
• Client & Team Liaison: Serve as a reliable, professional point of contact for clients, external parties, attorneys, and internal administrative departments.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Legal Support Experience: Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary (transactional or commercial real estate experience is strongly preferred).
• Advanced Document Formatting Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, including redlining, complex document formatting, and PDF-to-Word conversions.
• Software Proficiency: Competency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel, alongside familiarity with legal timekeeping/billing platforms and document management systems.
• Organizational Excellence: Top-tier proofreading abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional written/verbal communication skills.
• Professional Discretion & Initiative: Proven ability to work independently, support multiple attorneys simultaneously, and handle sensitive, confidential client information with utmost discretion.

What Is Offered:

• A collaborative, supportive work culture that values your expertise and professional growth:
• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement options.
• Professional Environment: A progressive, team-oriented workplace that fosters work-life balance and long-term career satisfaction.

How to Apply:

Ready to take your Legal Assistant career to the next level? Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and write up!

In the unlikely event you weren't impressed by this job posting OR, it just isn't something you are interested in, please feel free to pass my e-mail address ( mike@capstonesp.com ) to anyone in your professional or personal networks who is looking for a new opportunity and thank you in advance for doing so.