Legal Staff Paralegal in Blacksburg, VA

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Blacksburg, VA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Blacksburg, VA

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Administrative Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, addressing both routine and complex inquiries.
- Collaborate confidentially with counsel and high-level clients, utilizing professional communication and skills to assist creatively with the office workload.
- Assist with calendar management, correspondence, and provide litigation support.
- Manage a comprehensive records system, handle daily mail distribution, and maintain the law library.
- Respond to subpoenas and public records requests.
- Copy, scan, organize documents, and assist with document preparation and case management, including the management of legal files.
- Serve as a Notary Public.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or equivalent level of training and/or experience.
- Paralegal certification or equivalent level training and experience.
- Significant executive assistant experience in a professional or higher education environment.
- Experience in preparing legal documents.
- Strong computer skills and experience with various software applications.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Must be reliable and dependable.
- Excellent organization, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to handle difficult clients professionally.
- Experience working with confidential and sensitive material.
- Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.

Salary Information:
- Pay Band: 4
- Overtime Status: Non-Exempt; eligible for overtime.
- Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Additional Information:
- Appointment Type: Regular
- Hours per week: 40
- Review Date: April 8, 2025
- The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About the Reputed Firm:
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the reputed firm pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, forming an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The firm offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 students across various colleges and has a significant presence across Virginia. It conducts over $500 million in research annually.

The firm endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and shared governance, providing important representation, perspective, and unique professional development opportunities.

The firm does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on various bases protected by law, including age, color, disability, sex, gender, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status.