What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Mid-Atlantic Legal Recruiting, LLC?
Entry-level administrative legal assistant for a local law firm located in the West End of Richmond. This will be a full-time, on-site role with the law firm. Local candidates preferred; great opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain experience in a law firm.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents.
- File documents with courts, government agencies, and other organizations.
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
- Schedule appointments, hearings, meetings, and deadlines.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Answer phones, respond to emails, and route correspondence.
- Perform basic legal research and gather information as directed.
- Enter case information into legal databases and document-management systems.
- Assist with discovery, document collection, and case preparation.
- Track deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.
- Prepare letters, forms, spreadsheets, and other correspondence.
- Handle confidential and sensitive client information appropriately.
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and similar software.
- Professional and courteous communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Required Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and similar software.
- Professional and courteous communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
MLR is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $17 - $25