Legal Operations Intern
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Job Description
About the company
Name: The Jeffcoat Firm
Mission & Values: The Jeffcoat Firm is committed to helping everyday people in crisis and providing unmatched legal services to individuals in South Carolina. The firm’s CEO is Michael Jeffcoat.
Employee Culture: Employees are described as ambitious, resilient self-starters with a passion for excellent client care and mutual support.
Location: 1333 Main Street, Suite 501, Columbia, SC 29201
Diversity & Inclusion: The Jeffcoat Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants unable to apply online due to a disability can contact Talent Acquisitions at hiring@thejeffcoatfirm.com.
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About the job: Legal Operations Intern
Job Title: Legal Operations Intern
Job Overview: This role is responsible for running legal documents and assisting with a variety of administrative duties. It offers a fantastic opportunity for aspiring lawyers to gain real-world experience and knowledge in the legal field, particularly in personal injury law.
Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Be Doing):
• Delivering legal documents to various locations, including courts, law firms, and government agencies.
• Providing support in client communication by answering phone calls and emails and scheduling appointments.
• Aiding in administrative tasks such as filing, organizing documents, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
• Supporting the Operations Director with Special Projects.
• Navigating the DocRio filing cabinet to obtain training materials and firm-wide resources.
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail correspondence.
• Learning to use Litify to manage the remote correspondence log.
• Covering for the in-office Receptionist as needed.
• Helping with database management and mailing list management.
• Running of documents and firm errands as needed.
Required Qualifications (Who You Are):
• Must have a clean driving record with no speeding tickets.
• A minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Proven work history.
• Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to run legal documents with mileage reimbursement.
• Ability to work between 15-20 hours per week.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Compensation & Benefits (Why You’ll Love It Here):
• Paid Position: $12.00 per hour.
• Flexible Schedule: Individual schedules are created based on the Firm’s needs to accommodate your classes. The position will start on Monday, August 18th.
• Growth: Opportunity for continued employment and exposure to all aspects of a Personal Injury Firm.
• Vision: The firm offers supportive leadership, expects accountability and transparency, and focuses on outreach.
