What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Governmental Affairs position at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA?
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. with more than 125 attorneys, we encompass a broad spectrum of transactional and litigation practice areas for large corporations, small businesses, and governmental entities
We currently have an opening in the Columbia, SC office for an onsite, fulltime Legal Assistant in the Governmental Affairs department to join our practice.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, proofread, and organize correspondence, agreements, presentations, and other documents.
- Assist with transaction matters by maintaining checklists, tracking deadlines and deliverables, coordinating signatures, and assembling closing materials.
- Coordinate meetings and calls with clients, attorneys, public officials, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain matter files, calendars, contact lists, and document records.
- Assist attorneys with research, filings, and materials related to legislative, regulatory, and governmental matters.
- Communicate professionally with clients and outside parties, follow up on outstanding items, and help ensure matters stay on schedule.
- Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and provide other administrative support as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience as a legal assistant or in a comparable professional support role.
- Experience supporting transactions, contracts, real estate, or corporate matters preferred.
- Strong proofreading, organization, and document management skills.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines, anticipate next steps, and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Clear, professional communication and a collaborative approach to working with attorneys and clients.
Benefits
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional, progressive work environment.