The Norfolk office of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its team.
This position will support attorneys in the litigation practice group.
This position is 35 hours a week.
Monday – Friday – 9am – 5pm
In office (Norfolk).
This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC is an equal opportunity employer.
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
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Work Location: In person
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