Legal Support Assistant

Burr & Forman has an immediate opening in our Greenville, SC office for a Legal Support Assistant.  This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities.  Our culture is highly collaborative and individual contributions are recognized and valued.  If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman.  We offer a competitive salary complimented by an extensive suite of benefits and generous paid time off.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Greet and interact with clients and visitors to the firm’s offices and notify appropriate personnel of the arrival of guests
• Answer and direct incoming calls
• Pick up and distribute mail; prepare outgoing mail
• Courier runs to bank, post office box, courthouse, client offices
• Enter billable time into the firm’s billing software and submit expense reimbursements
• Open and maintain client files, cases, and organizational documents
• Respond to inquiries for information
• Schedule conference rooms; manage conference room calendars and setup instructions; and maintain reception area and conference room appearances
• Order and maintain inventory of office & kitchen supplies
• Coordinate orders such as catering for meetings, after-hours events, monthly celebrations, and flowers and gifts for special occasions
• Communicate with building re: maintenance, security, and parking
• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional appearance and demeanor with commitment to providing exceptional client service
• Highly-organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the greater Greenville area
• Must have reliable transportation and clean driving record
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Overtime as required

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.

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