Legal Assistant/Paralegal

At George Sink Injury Lawyers, we are seeking reliable pre-litigation legal assistant/paralegals to join our high-volume, fast-paced plaintiff law firm located in the Columbia, SC area.

As a legal assistant/paralegal, you will be the primary point of contact for the client, helping guide them through the case process. The position is fast-paced and collaborative, working alongside attorneys, legal assistants, and other legal support staff.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage attorney calendar, client meetings, assist clients with needed appointments, and taking client calls
• Responsible for documenting all actions and communication in the client's case file.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft pre-litigation legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate with other legal support staff to ensure client requests are handled appropriately and in a timely fashion.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Personal Injury and/or Workers Compensation.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and feel comfortable with technology.
• Litify experience is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Have the ability to multi-task, and work both within a team and independently.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch. Monday - Friday

Benefits:

• Compensation: Starting at $19+ per hour, pay is based on experience.
• Work-Life Balance: We recognize the importance of downtime and needing to recharge with our generous 48 - 136 + hours of Paid Time Off, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy our comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, life insurance, and identity protection. Take advantage of contributing to a 401k plan with an employer contribution!
• Career Growth: We provide supportive leadership, on the job paid training, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on supporting our community.

We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workforce and an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• administrative: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, SC 29210 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29210: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person