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Legal Staff Paralegal in Virginia Beach, VA

Pender & Coward, P.C. Nov 07,2017 Aug 05,2017 Location Virginia Beach VA
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Family Law

$40,000-$45,000, commensurate

Min 3 yrs required

Profile

Paralegal/Legal Assistant – Family Law Duties: Perform a variety of duties in support of Family Law Practice Group. Acts as liaison between current and potential clients and the attorneys by maintaining continual communications via email, telephone, and in person. Follows up with clients regarding status of cases, appointments, billing, etc. Prepares routine correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, reports, and letters, Maintains attorneys’ calendars; schedules and follows up on all appointments (i.e., courts, clients, case work, and potential clients). Responsible for ensuring timely filing with the courts and assisting attorneys in preparation for court appearances. Maintains court schedule and other case deadlines. Opens, organizes, maintains, and closes paper and electronic client files. Assists with discovery and document organization. Creates binders to organize and index all documents for a particular case. Prepares and sends billing statements monthly. Inputs timekeeper data. Performs a variety of other tasks as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

Candidate should have 3+ years’ relevant work experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and typing skills at a level of 65 WPM. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. 3+ years’ relevant work experience in a professional office setting or a combination of relevant work and educational experience. Familiarity with Virginia courts and their procedures Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software Typing at a level of 65 WPM. Operational knowledge of standard office equipment including copier, scanner, telephone, and dictation/transcription equipment. Demonstrated understanding of legal terminology. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines. Proven meticulous attention to detail and proofreading skills. Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of client service and response. Expert level verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, attorneys, co-workers, and other outside professionals.

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