Legal Assistant

Full-Time Legal Assistant – Family Law

A thriving, well-established family law firm located in the West End of Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to our attorneys and other legal professionals.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive, with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to client service. This position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while working collaboratively in a professional, fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and other timekeepers, including preparing, formatting, and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other outside parties.
• Maintain organized paper and electronic files utilizing legal practice management software, including Tabs and PracticeMaster.
• Coordinate schedules, organize meetings, maintain attorneys’ calendars, and assist with managing deadlines and other time-sensitive matters.
• Enter and maintain attorneys’ time in Tabs accurately and timely.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, and outside resources to ensure projects and assignments are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrate initiative in anticipating attorneys’ needs and assisting with projects and assignments as appropriate.
• Contribute to a workplace culture that emphasizes exceptional client service, collaboration, professionalism, commitment, teamwork, pride, and trust.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive client and firm information.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Professional, positive attitude with a strong work ethic and a proactive, “can-do” approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally and effectively with attorneys, staff, clients, courts, and outside vendors.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and document-formatting skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Tabs, PracticeMaster, or similar legal practice management software is preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two years of prior experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or executive assistant supporting attorneys or other professionals is preferred. Prior experience in a family law or litigation practice is strongly preferred.

A four-year degree from an accredited college or university is desirable. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the position will also be considered.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume and complete all requested assessments as part of the application process.

We are seeking a motivated professional who takes pride in producing high-quality work, values teamwork, and is interested in becoming a long-term member of an established and successful family law practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
• Litigation Support: 1 year (Preferred)
• Family Law: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $65,000