Legal Assistant

Brock & Scott; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock & Scott, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support an attorney and paralegal/manager with the day-to-day operations of the law office. This position provides administrative and legal support while assisting with case-related tasks and ensuring compliance with client requirements and applicable legal regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems and prioritize

Qualifications

• Prior legal experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals with the daily operations of the office.
• Assist with preparing, proofreading, and organizing legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and ensure information is updated in applicable systems.
• Assist with monitoring deadlines, client requirements, firm procedures, and applicable legal regulations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, and other parties as needed.
• Utilize and learn legal software, web-based systems, and other technology necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Assist with various administrative and case-related projects as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information and exercise appropriate discretion and judgment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Brock & Scott, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support an attorney and paralegal/manager with the day-to-day operations of the law office. This position will provide administrative and legal support to the team while assisting with case-related tasks and helping ensure compliance with client requirements and applicable legal regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic legal environment. Prior legal experience is preferred but not required.

What You'll Do

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals with the daily operations of the office.
• Assist with preparing, proofreading, and organizing legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and ensure information is updated in applicable systems.
• Assist with monitoring deadlines, client requirements, firm procedures, and applicable legal regulations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, and other parties as needed.
• Utilize and learn legal software, web-based systems, and other technology necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Assist with various administrative and case-related projects as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information and exercise appropriate discretion and judgment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.