Job 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 personal injury and criminal defense law. 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, 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. Navigate the DocRio filing cabinet and obtain training materials and firm-wide resources. Learn Litify to manage the remote correspondence log. Cover for in-office Receptionist as needed. Prepare and mail client welcome kits. Help with database management and mailing list management. Support Operations Director with Special Projects. New Office Set Up Special Event Set up and Support

Who you are:

Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program. Ability to work between 15-20 hours per week. Morning availability is preferred. Must have a clean driving record with no speeding tickets or other moving violations. 3.5 or higher GPA. Proven work history. Must have reliable transportation. Be willing and able to run legal documents with mileage reimbursement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment. Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. Strong attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe.

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 Monday, January 5th, 2025.

Growth

: We offer the opportunity for continued employment plus exposure to all aspects of a Personal Injury and Criminal defense Law 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
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.