Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Richmond is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their team. This role offers the chance to enhance your career in the legal field through strong mentorship and growth potential. Responsibilities include communicating with clients, conducting research, preparing documents, managing files, and scheduling appointments. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in administrative or legal support, with excellent organizational and communication skills. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package and encourages a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of administrative or legal support experience required.
• Professional and reliable with a desire to grow in the legal field.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person.
• Conduct initial background research for attorneys.
• Support document preparation, copying, and invoicing.
• Attend meetings and take notes.
• Organize court filings and internal records.
• Transcribe and proofread legal documents.
• Schedule client appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Job description

We're partnering with a growing law firm in Richmond seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue building their career in the legal field with strong mentorship and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person to gather information and answer basic questions.
• Conduct initial background research and prepare materials for attorneys.
• Support administrative tasks including document preparation, copying, and invoicing.
• Attend meetings with attorneys and take accurate, detailed notes.
• Organize and maintain files for court filings and internal records.
• Transcribe and proofread legal documents.
• Schedule client appointments and manage court calendars.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information.

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of administrative or legal support experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Comfortable handling phones, scanning, faxing, and general office tasks.
• Professional, reliable, and eager to grow within the legal field.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

We look forward to working with you.

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