Civil Litigation Legal Assistant | Detail-Driven Support

Wolcott Rivers Gates; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolcott Rivers Gates seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Civil Litigation team. The role involves comprehensive administrative support, case management from intake to disposition, and ensuring efficient communications with clients and courts.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of civil litigation assistant experience, strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel/Adobe Acrobat skills, and the ability to manage a demanding workload with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal certificate, or equivalent
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation
• Notary Public certification preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Typing minimum 50 words per minute (60+ wpm preferred)

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients, experts, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other involved parties
• Assisting with consultations and client intake
• Providing general client services and updates
• Coordinating schedules among meeting participants
• Managing attorney calendars and reminders for deadlines and court dates
• Maintaining organized electronic and hard-copy case files
• Tracking case status, deadlines, and tasks in case management software
• Preparing, drafting, filing, and serving legal documents
• Typing, transcribing, and formatting notes and letters
• Billing and entering billable hours

Skills

Legal software proficiency

Typing 50+ wpm

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Wolcott Rivers Gates seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Civil Litigation team. The role involves comprehensive administrative support, case management from intake to disposition, and ensuring efficient communications with clients and courts.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of civil litigation assistant experience, strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel/Adobe Acrobat skills, and the ability to manage a demanding workload with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.