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Small law practice in Fredericksburg, Virginia with two attorneys, is seeking a legal assistant/office manager. If you do not meet the requisite requirements, please do not apply.
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:30 p.m. hours subject to change/ hours may different during training (9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during training)
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Provide administrative and clerical support for two (2) attorneys, draft simple and complex legal documents, prepare discovery, legal research and writing, interacting with attorneys, courts, office personnel and other third parties, position requires legal knowledge and experience; prior experience in family law, business law, estate planning, bankruptcy, immigration and personal injury a plus;other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidate must be comfortable talking to clients, prospects, court personnel, attorneys and other third parties, able to work independently with little direction, proactive, professional demeanor, flexible, patient, team player, work well in high-pressure situations; ability to work in a face paced environment and pick up difficult material quickly a must; must have extensive research and legal writing skills and experience with Lexis Nexis desired; must be able to work independently with at times little to no direction; will have keen attention to detail and professional demeanor, attention to detail, work well under pressure and high volume of work, ability to follow directions, enthusiastic, have a desire to learn and a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and integrity a must, great organizational skills, must be punctual, dependable, and a team player.
Assisting in maintaining office organization, ensuring supplies are stocked, monitoring other support staff ensuring stay on task, coordinating administrative duties, ensure office runs smoothly, clean and orderly. Other duties as assigned.
Fluency in Spanish and prior small firm experience are required
Must have computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, exceptional legal writing, legal research and typing skills. Experience in a business, family, collections, civil litigation, estate planning, immigration, personal injury, and/or bankruptcy law firm strongly desired. Strong work ethic, desire to learn, and to provide the best product and service is vital. Must have legal experience, extensive familiarity with legal terms, and drafting legal documents and legal research.
Some travel may be required. Must have own transportation.
Required:
1-3 years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or paralegal
Ability to understand and draft simple and complex legal documents
Strong analytical abilities/ legal analysis
Strong legal research and writing capabilities
Strong consulting, writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
Keen attention to detail and professional demeanor, must be punctual, dependable
Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision
Must be able to type and be proficient with a computer
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and use independent judgment
Excellent verbal and written (including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation and proofreading)
Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
Conscientious worker with ability to plan, organize, and execute
Ability to handle escalated issues in a timely and professional manner and remain calm under pressure
Self-starter and have an ability to see the process through from start to finish
Capable of handling a large number of calls and e-mails
Must be able to analyze a situation and respond quickly in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to work with confidential information
Reliable transportation
Prior Office Management experience or other leadership experience
Rate: $13.00-$15.00 based on demonstrated experience and skills
Required : Bilingual (Spanish)/ Writing and Speaking
Benefits: This position does not have benefits
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample (writing sample is voluntary, but preferred and will be requested if you are granted an interview). Please read all of the requirements of the position before applying. Your application will not be considered if you do not follow all of the instructions in this ad.
WRITING SAMPLE (PREFERRED): Can be any original written content that you produced/developed that exhibits your unique, creative writing capabilities, grammar, legal writing skills and analytical capabilities. Candidates who submit a writing sample will receive preference over those who do not.
COVER LETTER (REQUIRED): The cover letter should describe and explain why you believe you are the best candidate for the position any unique abilities or attributes you have that may compensate for a lack of experience in the practice areas listed above. Please state in your cover letter whether or not you are fluent in Spanish and that you are okay with hours of the position.
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