Law Student - Law Firm in Richmond, VA

Law Firm

Richmond, VA

Law Student - Law Firm in Richmond, VA

Law Student

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Law Clerk/Associate Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and complete discovery processes.
- Draft legal documents, including routine pleadings, and file them in accordance with judicial procedures.
- Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
- Develop and maintain records of billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Communicate and obtain information, following up on delegated assignments.
- Effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and others.
- Consistently follow up, multitask, and effectively prioritize to meet tight deadlines.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Must be a 3rd-year law student.
- Must be in the process of taking the Virginia State Bar exam and/or waiting for test results.

Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and use good judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Salary Information:
- Not provided in the text.