Legal Operations Internship - Fall 2026 [2890449] 

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, other 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. 
• Cover for in-office Receptionists as needed.
• Prepare and mail new client welcome kits 
• Help with database management and mailing list management. 
• Support firm leadership 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 and parking reimbursement. 
• 3.5 or higher GPA. 
• Ability to work between 16-24 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 starts Monday, August 17th, 2026. 
• Growth: We offer the opportunity for continued employment beyond a single semester, plus exposure to various aspects of a law firm. 
• Vision: We provide supportive leadership, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on outreach. 

Documentation 

• Resume 
• Cover Letter 
• Unofficial Transcripts 
• Projected Fall 2026 Class Schedule 

Location:?  

807 Gervais St, Suite 201, 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.