The Jeffcoat Firm · 21 hours ago
Criminal Defense Legal Assistant
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$18/hr - $22/hr
2+ years expThe Jeffcoat Firm is committed to providing unmatched legal services to people in South Carolina. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to provide essential administrative and legal support to attorneys, contributing to the success of clients' criminal defense cases.
Legal
Responsibilities
Calendar court dates utilizing an AI platform and ensuring entries are correct and all necessary documents are attached
Calendar all additional OMVH summons and emailed summons
Notify clients of all court dates via email and SMS
Draft and send non-initial and OMVH continuances and notify client via SMS
Ensure all Discovery is downloaded and uploaded into the proper platform, follow up on outstanding Discovery via email and phone
Draft and file expungement and pardon applications, request SLED reports, and investigate and request dispositions from courts
Assist with preparing physical files upon request
Assist Case Managers with client questionnaires and fee agreements when necessary
Coordinate with attorneys and legal staff to support seamless case management and workflow
Handle administrative tasks, including mailing, scanning, and faxing important documents
Attend required morning and monthly meetings
Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of administrative experience and customer service experience required, preferably in an office environment
Minimum of 1 year of law firm experience
Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Proficiency in using legal software, case management systems, or Salesforce is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Parental leave & a 401k plan with an employer contribution.
Paid Time Off: Recharge with our generous vacation policy, including 12 paid holidays.
Volunteer Time Off: Our Firm believes in making our community a better place and paying all successes forward.
Company
The Jeffcoat Firm
The Jeffcoat Firm is a personal injury and car accident law firm located in Columbia to service all accident victims in the Midlands.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Jeffcoat ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Legal Officer
Kim Jeffcoat
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-05-08
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