In search of a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with experience in Family Law and/or Civil Litigation.
The position is full time Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.
m.
-4:00 p.
m.
.
Assistant will work directly under the supervision of the Office Manager, while assisting each Partner and Associate Attorney as directed.
Each area will have it's own responsibilities specific to the matter type, but overall responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
*Responsibilities*
* Compliance with office policies and procedures
* Schedule meetings, Court hearings, Office meetings, Home visits, etc.
* Maintain physical and digital client files
* Research Virginia Codes of Conduct
* Request school and medical records
* Distribute incoming and outgoing mail
* Maintain client billable hours for retained clients and court appointed clients
* Answer and redirect phone calls as needed
* Conduct research and prepare written reports
* Assist in maintaining office cleanliness
* Attend monthly productivity meetings and weekly paralegal meetings
*Skills*
* Proven experience as an Administrator, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or relevant role preferred
* Ability to work independently on assigned cases under supervision of Partners and Associate Attorneys
* Experience working in a fast pace office environment with multiple employees and attorneys
* Experience with answering phones and maintaining proficient phone etiquette
* Familiarity with office equipment, including printers and fax machines
* Experience with office management tools (MS Office software and Clio Management/Grow, in particular)
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Problem-solving attitude with an eye for detail
* Flexibility with schedule
* Critical thinking
* Professionalism
Negotiable pay will be based on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.
00 - $20.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 4 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
* Phone etiquette: 1 year (Preferred)
* Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
* Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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