The Richmond office of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its team.
This position will support attorneys in the law practice group to include civil litigation and commercial bankruptcy.
This position is 40 hours a week.
Monday – Friday – 8am – 5pm
In office (Richmond), without any remote work.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Drafts, reviews, proofreads, and routes routine correspondence, reports, and legal documents
* Maintains confidentiality
* Organizes client conferences and attorney meetings
* Communicates and schedules appointments with clients
* Schedules couriers, court reporters, and other special functions
* Prepares expense reports
* Makes travel arrangements
* Maintains attorney calendars and proactively anticipates the attorneys’ needs
* Files and secures client documents
* Enters time into billing system
* Other duties as assigned
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Working knowledge of preparing and filing pleadings, briefs, notices, and subpoenas
* Understand the courts’ expectations for filings and procedures
* Working knowledge of E-Filing
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience:
* A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a professional legal setting is preferred.
Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC is an equal opportunity employer.
* Seniority LevelAssociate
* Industry
* Law Practice
* Employment TypeFull-time
* Job Functions
* Legal
* Skills
* Electronic Filing
* Microsoft Excel
* Legal Document Preparation
* Courts
* Travel Arrangements
* Communication
* Pleadings
* Microsoft PowerPoint
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Ability to Relocate:
* Richmond, VA 23219: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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