Law Firm in the Willow Lawn/Monument Ave area seeks experienced, self-starting, independent and highly motivated individual for a position as Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
The position will support primarily one attorney in a small law firm environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years prior experience in Civil Litigation in the Virginia State Court System. The primary focus of the practice is Landlord-Tenant Law. Any experience in Domestic Relations/Family Law, Personal Injury Law, or General Litigation is a plus.
Must be able to function in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment. Reliability, communication & organizational skills a must.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to lawyer
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Ability to draft Motions, Notices, Pleadings, Discovery, Orders etc.
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact and client lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or paralegal. Minimum 3 years of experience required.
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and the Virginia state court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy - Microsoft Office, Word, Billing programs, etc.
- Ability to take dictation
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- High School diploma or higher (Paralegal/Legal Assistance Certification a plus)
- Prior experience is a necessity
Salaried Position with excellent benefits including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Time, and a 401K with matching. Highly desirable schedule - Monday - Friday, 8:45 am - 5:00 pm with 1 hour lunch. Within walking distance to Willow Lawn. This position is not remote. Any application without 3 years experience will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
