Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant needed for small law firm in N. Chesterfield. Job responsibilities include supporting attorneys in all aspects of family law, preparing for hearings, trials and meetings. Perform administrative and clerical tasks. Occasionally may attend court appearances. Maintain case files, drafts pleadings and correspondence and prepare exhibits for trial. Schedule meetings, court dates and maintain attorney calendar.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with staff, attorneys, court personnel, clients, witnesses and experts. Must be comfortable handling large workload under time constraints and be able to multitask and prioritize projects effectively. Must be detail-oriented, and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must be proficient in Word and Excel.
Pay commensurate with experience.
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