Legal Assistant

Description Legal Assistant - Collections & Bankruptcy A prominent, well-established South Carolina defense firm is expanding its Columbia team. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a high-volume Collections and Bankruptcy practice. This is an ideal role for a professional who thrives in a focused, "roll-up-your-sleeves" environment and prefers direct, person-to-person collaboration over endless email chains. The Legal Assistant Role In this position, you will provide comprehensive case management and administrative support to a Managing Director within a busy practice group. You will be joining an established, collaborative team that includes a Paralegal and a Junior Associate. Key Responsibilities: + Case Coordination: Manage the full lifecycle of files, including database maintenance and tracking critical deadlines for hearings, depositions, and trials. + Document Production: Draft and proofread essential legal filings such as discovery responses, motions, and subpoenas. + Court Filings: Execute electronic filings (E-filing) within South Carolina and US District Courts. + Administrative Flow: Handle incoming communications, schedule appointments, and coordinate travel logistics for attorneys. + Office Synergy: Engage in frequent in-person briefings with leadership to ensure tasks are aligned and deadlines are met. Requirements Candidate Profile We are looking for a self-starter who takes instruction well and prefers to focus on their work rather than office politics. + Experience: Ideally 3+ years of legal experience, specifically within litigation or bankruptcy. + Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office is required. Experience with i-Manage or Juris Suite is a significant advantage. + Communication: Highly articulate in both written and verbal interactions. + Adaptability: Able to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment while maintaining extreme attention to detail. Compensation & Premier Benefits My client is known for its stability and a benefits package that truly invests in their employees' long-term well-being. + Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 (commensurate with experience) plus a holiday bonus. + Retirement & Wealth Building: * 7.5% Profit Sharing of base salary deposited into your 401(k) after 12 months. + 50% 401(k) match up to 4%. + Health & Wellness: Firm-provided medical, dental, and vision for the employee (starts first of the month following 30 days). The firm also covers your gym membership. + Generous Time Off: Starts at 3 weeks of PTO (accrued bi-weekly), increasing with tenure. + Early closures (12:00 PM) the day before major holidays-paid in full. + Extended Holiday Break: The firm closes the day before, day of, and day after both Christmas and New Year's. + Life & Disability: Firm-provided Life Insurance (1x salary) and Long-Term Disability (LTD). + Schedule: 100% onsite in Columbia, SC, with remote flexibility available on a case-by-case basis for family needs or emergencies. Submit your resume for immediate consideration for the Legal Assistant opportunity. Only those candidates meeting the client's requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-04-02