Legal Assistant - Estate Planning and Probate - Myrtle Beach

at  Turner Padget Graham and Laney PA

Turner, Padget, Graham and Laney, P.A. is one of South Carolina’s longest standing law firms with seven locations.
We know our people are our greatest asset and it is reflected in our core values and mission that we put into practice every day. We understand the importance of balancing work, family and community involvement and have created an environment that emulates just that. Excellent benefits, competitive salaries, cutting edge technology and a most pleasant workplace are features of employment at our firm.
We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant - Estate Planning and Probate for our Myrtle Beach, SC office.

Responsibilities include:

• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and assisting with client intake
• Preparing documents and files for client meetings and filing with the Court
• Scanning, making copies, mailings, collecting information to process and request checks
• Document Management, filing and analysis for estate planning and probate cases
• Filing, file management, both electronic and paper, opening and closing files
• Assisting with collections and processing payments
• Providing support to Paralegals and Attorneys as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Candidates should have the following skills and/or attributes:

• Stable employment history
• Ability to prioritize
• Keen attention to detail and organization
• Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Team member who participates in shared office duties and requirements
• Experience working in a law firm, preferred but not required
• Professional demeanor, excellent communication and computer skills
• Knowledge of court and administrative hearing rules and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc…) and other legal software applications
• Must be flexible with the ability to handle a large caseload in a fast-paced environment

Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, including attorneys and support staff, and conducting business with diverse clients.
The firm broadly views diversity as all differences that make us unique and special life and work experiences, culture and beliefs, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, military service, differing abilities, and other distinguishing characteristics and aspects of life. The firm strives to foster and maintain a culture that values and embraces these differences, and includes diverse people in the life and work of the firm, so that our diversity strengthens and improves the entire organization.
All employees share the responsibility for creating a workplace that values and respects diversity and inclusion and is enhanced by openness, trust, teamwork, accountability, and involvement.
The firm encourages everyone to contribute their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and capabilities to maximize client satisfaction, maintain strategic relationships with business and community leaders, create a unified and personally rewarding team culture, and generate superior business results.
Turner Padget has a comprehensive and competitive salary. Turner Padget provides its staff the tools they need to be a successful part of our team. Turner Padget is an equal opportunity employer, and all inquiries and submissions will be held in strict confidence.
To become a part of the Turner Padget team please apply by following the links provided or email our Human Resources Director: Wendy Beard at wbeard@turnerpadget.com

• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and assisting with client intake
• Preparing documents and files for client meetings and filing with the Court
• Scanning, making copies, mailings, collecting information to process and request checks
• Document Management, filing and analysis for estate planning and probate cases
• Filing, file management, both electronic and paper, opening and closing files
• Assisting with collections and processing payments
• Providing support to Paralegals and Attorneys as requested
• Other duties as assigne