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Legal Assistant – Governmental Affairs

Capstone Search Partners

📍 Columbia, SC·Posted 7d ago

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💰 $50k–$60k/yrFull-Time

Have you been looking for the next move in your Legal Assistant career? Well, look no further, because its right here!

Job Title: Legal Assistant – Governmental Affairs

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Company: Esteemed South Carolina Law Firm

About the Role:

Are you a detail-oriented legal or professional support specialist looking for an exciting opportunity with a progressive firm? We are partnering with an established law firm in Columbia, South Carolina, seeking a full-time, onsite Legal Assistant to join their dynamic Governmental Affairs department.

In this multifaceted role, you will play a crucial part in supporting attorneys with legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where precision, organization, and strong communication skills drive success, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Document Preparation: Prepare, format, proofread, and organize correspondence, agreements, presentations, and other vital documents.
Transaction Support: Assist with transaction matters by maintaining checklists, tracking strict deadlines and deliverables, coordinating signatures, and assembling closing materials.
Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate meetings and calls seamlessly with clients, attorneys, public officials, and other key stakeholders.
File & Calendar Management: Maintain matter files, calendars, contact lists, and Legal Assistant – Governmental Affairs document records with meticulous accuracy.
Legislative & Regulatory Assistance: Support attorneys with research, filings, and materials related to legislative, regulatory, and governmental matters.
Administrative Operations: Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and provide comprehensive administrative support to keep matters on schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience: Previous experience as a legal assistant or in a comparable professional support role. Background supporting transactions, contracts, real estate, or corporate matters is preferred!
Technical Proficiency: High proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Skills: Strong proofreading, document management, and organizational abilities. Proven capability to manage competing deadlines, anticipate next steps, and handle confidential information with strict discretion.
Communication: Clear, professional communication skills coupled with a collaborative approach to working with attorneys and clients.

Benefits & Compensation:

Competitive salary package.
Comprehensive benefits.
A professional, progressive, and supportive work environment.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and/or connect with me directly by sending an e-mail , resume, questions, referrals etc. to learn more about this exciting opportunity in Columbia, SC