Paralegal

Buist Byars & Taylor is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join our Tax & Estate Planning team located in our Mount Pleasant office. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in this field and must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. As we value collaboration and team culture, remote work is not offered. Responsibilities Communicating with clients via phone, email or in person in a timely and professional manner Receiving and opening new matters for the department Schedule and calendar appointments/deadlines, manage and organize case files Summarize legal documents Organize, analyze and cross-check information, and review legal forms/documents for accuracy Draft legal documents (i.e. powers of attorney, deeds, affidavits, corporate documents, probate forms, tax appeal documents) Prepare and handle the filing of legal and corporate documents Performing administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, filing and answering the phones Manage, organize and use good workflow on assigned matters Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience as a paralegal (trust, estate, and corporate law experience preferred) Attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software Excellent written and verbal communication skills Superior customer service skills with a professional demeanor Ability to multi-task and exercise a high level of attention to detail Able to think proactively and resolve issues Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks Work efficiently with minimal supervision Punctual and reliable #J-18808-Ljbffr