What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charlottesville Administrative Legal Assistant - Focuses on Family Law and Civil Litigation position at Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C.?
We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to support an attorney whose practice focuses on family law.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced professional environment, is detail-oriented, and can anticipate needs rather than waiting to be told what to do. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities while providing professional and compassionate service to clients.
Responsibilities
- Manage the attorney’s calendar, appointments, court dates, hearings, depositions, mediations, and deadlines.
- Assist with preparation for hearings, trials, depositions, and client meetings.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper case files.
- Assist with pleadings, correspondence, discovery, exhibits, and court filings.
- Coordinate service of process, court filings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation logistics.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
- Follow up with clients regarding documents, signatures, information, and other outstanding items.
- Track deadlines and outstanding tasks and bring important matters to the attorney’s attention.
- Assist with scanning, filing, copying, mail, billing-related administrative tasks, and other office duties.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff to keep cases moving efficiently.
Qualifications
- Prior legal or professional office experience preferred.
- Litigation or family law experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, OneNote and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and technology
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
- Professional, dependable, and responsive.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
- Familiarity with Virginia courts is a plus.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is organized, proactive, reliable, and solution-oriented. The right person will take ownership of assigned responsibilities, follow through without repeated reminders, communicate promptly when issues arise, and help the attorney stay focused on substantive legal work.
Experience in a law firm is preferred, but we will consider candidates with strong administrative experience and the organizational skills necessary to succeed in a legal environment.
Full-time, in-person position in our Charlottesville office. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. We invite you to join a welcoming, collaborative, and dog-friendly firm where your work is valued.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20