Internship- Summer 2026 at The Jeffcoat Firm

Columbia, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

12.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Correspondence Management, Document Running, Administrative Duties, Filing, Organizing Documents, Photocopying, Scanning, Faxing, Database Management, Mailing List Management, Content Creation, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Adobe Acrobat Proficiency, Driving

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description The Jeffcoat Firm is committed to helping everyday people in crisis, and CEO Michael Jeffcoat’s mission is to provide unmatched legal services to people in South Carolina. The employees of The Jeffcoat Firm are ambitious, resilient self-starters with a passion for taking excellent care of clients and each other. Our Intern program is critical to our client’s success and is an integral part of our operational support for the Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Legal teams. Our team of Legal Operations Interns are responsible for managing legal correspondence, running legal documents, and assisting with a variety of administrative duties. The ideal candidates are interested in pursuing a career in law or business operations and have a strong desire to learn about the behind-the-scenes activities of a law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring law students to gain real-world experience and knowledge in the legal field. What you’ll be doing: Managing outgoing mail correspondence for the Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense case managers. Delivering and picking up legal documents, discovery materials, records, and resources from various locations, such as courts, law firms, private businesses, and government agencies across South Carolina. Aid in administrative tasks, such as filing, organizing documents, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents. Learn Litify to manage the remote correspondence logs. Navigate the DocRio filing cabinet and obtain training materials and firm-wide resources. Cover for in-office Receptionists as needed. Prepare and mail new client welcome kits Help with database management and mailing list management. Support Operations Director with Special Projects. Assist the marketing/social media team with content creation Who you are: Must be actively enrolled in a college or university undergraduate program. Must have a clean driving record with no speeding tickets. Must have reliable transportation. Be willing and able to run legal errands with mileage reimbursement. 3.5 or higher GPA. Ability to work between 20-24 hours per week. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Why you’ll love it here: Paid Position: $12.00 per hour Flexible Schedule: We create individual schedules based on the Firm's needs to accommodate your classes. This position will start Tuesday May 12th, 2026. Growth: We offer the opportunity for continued employment plus exposure to all aspects of a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Firm. Vision: We provide supportive leadership, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on outreach. Documentation Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Projected Spring 2026 Class Schedule Location: 1333 Main Street, Suite 510, Columbia, SC 29201 (Primary) The Jeffcoat Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will 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. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Talent Acquisitions at hiring@thejeffcoatfirm.com.

Responsibilities

Legal Operations Interns are responsible for managing legal correspondence, running legal documents, and assisting with various administrative duties for the Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Legal teams. Key tasks include managing outgoing mail, delivering/picking up legal materials across South Carolina, and supporting administrative functions like filing and database management.