05/11/2026
Full-Time Position | Salary Commensurate with Experience and Credentials
Goodwin Law is an established family-owned boutique law firm focusing on family and probate law. M. J. Goodwin has been practicing law in Anderson, South Carolina for over 34 years. Goodwin Law is currently expanding and seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Legal Secretary or Paralegal to join our close-knit team.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
Manage scheduling for attorneys and clients, including court dates, meetings, and deadlines.
Answer phones professionally, respond to client inquiries, and set up appointments.
Use of 8amMyCase and Settlyd and WORD is required. Proficiency in these systems is a plus. We will train the right candidate. Computer systems may change with time. Flexibility and willingness to grow and change is a must.
Prepare, organize, and file legal documents. Knowledge of and experience in drafting pleadings and affidavits is a plus. Strong knowledge of Court Rules is also a plus.
Make regular courthouse visits to deliver and retrieve documents and occasionally attend hearings.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail.
Run occasional errands such as picking up office supplies and other administrative needs.
Support attorneys with general administrative tasks and client communication and any other unexpected need. The law firm’s needs vary from day to day and work duties and responsibilities may shift. Flexibility is a must.
Accompany attorneys on occasional home visits as needed.
Maintain strict confidentiality of clients and client information.
Prior experience as a legal secretary or paralegal preferred but not required. Family and Probate law experience are a plus, but not required.
Strong working knowledge of computer systems and the ability and willingness to learn new systems.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency. A tendency toward being proactive rather than reactive is required.
Professional phone manner and strong client-service orientation. Ability to have difficult conversations with strangers is a must.
Reliable transportation. General work hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm, with some flexibility based on employee’s needs. Location of the office is 121 W. Benson St., Anderson, SC 29624. This is an in person, office job, not a remote job.
Keep work area clean, neat and professional.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Excellent work ethic.
The desire to be a part of a fast growing team at Goodwin Law.
What We Offer:
Excellent small firm work environment.
Salary commensurate with experience and credentials.
Some flexibility in hours possible.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience, salary expectations, and why you are a great fit for this job to: [email protected].
If you are proactive, compassionate, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced yet friendly small-firm setting, we want to hear from you!
