Burr & Forman is looking for a Legal Practice Assistant for their office in South Carolina.
About the Firm
Burr & Forman is a Southeast regional firm with 350 attorneys and 20 offices in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. For more than a century, Burr & Forman LLP’s experienced legal team has served clients at the intersection of business and government with local, national, and international interests in numerous industry and practice areas, ranging from commercial litigation and class actions to corporate transactions, including bankruptcy and restructurings.
About the Opportunity
Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in their Hilton head office for a full-time Legal Practice Assistant preferably with law firm or corporate legal department experience.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, and proof emails, memos, correspondence and other similar documents and reports
- Perform administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with file maintenance, new matter intake, monitoring matter progress and related duties
- Update and maintain databases
- Prepare Excel reports and PowerPoint presentations for various engagements
- Plan and prepare travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements
- Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed
- Open and maintain client files, cases and organizational documents
- Complete check requests as needed
- Respond to inquiries for information
- Other responsibilities as needed
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Law firm or corporate legal department experience preferred
- Strong technology skills and experience with Microsoft Office/Outlook/PowerPoint and Excel and/or willingness to learn immigration software
- Ability to type 50 wpm
- Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive, and a team player who takes ownership
- Ability to balance competing priorities and work effectively under deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision
Benefits
A competitive salary complimented by an extensive suite of benefits and generous paid time off.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the link provided at the end of this post.
Location
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
