SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS ONLY
Law firm (Trusts and Estates) on the South End of Hilton Head seeking Applicants to fill the position of Attorney's Assistant, Legal Assistant or Paralegal. Position is available for an immediate start date.
Pay is on a sliding scale based upon actual experience. For example, an entry level paralegal with no actual law firm experience might be paid less than an experienced legal assistant with no Paralegal Certificate who has actual law firm experience.
A Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Attorney's Assistant with actual experience (5 years or more) in Trusts and Estates would be considered for the highest rate of pay.
Even without experience, the Employee will be incentivized and strong performance is appreciated and rewarded accordingly.
Legal experience is helpful, but not required. Legal experience will however, increase the amount of pay offered. Previous office/administrative experience is preferred.
Strong Work Ethic and Exceptional Organizational Skills are a must.
Hours are Monday\-Friday 8:30\-5:30\.
Strong Receptionist/Client Relations skills are a must.
Duties range from file organization, scanning, Word processing; phone calls/message triage; intake; scheduling; taking point on communications drafting and documents preparation; and taking part in signing conferences as a witness/notary; to name a few.
South Carolina residency and South Carolina Voter Registration is required as Applicant will need to become a Notary Public. Candidates that are already Notary Publics will receive strong consideration.
Familiarity with Windows software and Microsoft Word is a must.
Familiarity with Timeslips software is helpful, but not required. However, familiarity with billable time and Timeslips software and timekeeping will put you up at the front of my consideration and will increase the rate of pay offered.
Familiarity with the Probate Court will put you at the front of the line for consideration.
Excellent written and verbal skills are a must. Professional appearance and demeanor is expected.
Employee will assist and facilitate Attorneys in their day to day lives, handle personal, office and legal administrative tasks and operations and will also need to work well with Paralegals, Office Manager, and other Employees of the Firm.
Title and pay will depend on actual qualifications and experience. For example, an entry level Paralegal with no law firm experience might begin as a Legal Assistant or Attorney's Assistant and work their way up before the firm actually designates them as a Paralegal. Alternatively, a Paralegal with law firm experience but no experience as a Trusts and Estates Paralegal might start off as a Legal Assistant or Attorney's Assistant and work their way up before the firm actually designates them as a Paralegal. It is also always possible for an Attorney's Assistant with years of Trusts and Estates firm experience but no Paralegal certificate, to make the highest rate of pay offered because of his or her ability to produce results.
South Carolina residents only. Immediate availability. Please submit a Resume and at least 2 references. Please be prepared to explain any gaps in employment.
We have an office Labrador named Maple, so the candidate must love dogs!
This is an in office non\-remote position. It is recommended that candidates live within the Hilton Head/Bluffton area.
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: $25\.00 \- $35\.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
- law firm or corporate office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
- Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (Required)
- Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (Required)
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Work Location: In person