Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation & Docketing Pro

Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

Job summary

Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, a Richmond, VA based firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team. We are committed to excellence in legal services and are looking for an experienced professional to contribute to our success.

Key duties include calendaring and docketing to ensure timely case management, preparation and editing of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence, and filing with federal and state courts.

Qualifications

• Two years of civil litigation experience.
• Proficient in federal and state court filings and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take direction, and collaborate as a team player.
• Excellent people skills and enthusiasm for tasks at hand.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management software.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring and docketing to ensure timely case management.
• Preparation and editing of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
• Filing pleadings with federal and state courts.
• Organizing and managing both paper and electronic files.
• Administrative duties to support attorneys and enhance office efficiency.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Calendaring & docketing

Pleadings & discovery

Organization & time management

Independent worker & team player

Excellent people skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Document management software

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Document management software

Job description

Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, a Richmond, VA based firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team. We are committed to excellence in legal services and are looking for an experienced professional to contribute to our success.

Key duties include calendaring and docketing to ensure timely case management, preparation and editing of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence, and filing with federal and state courts.