Litigation Legal Assistant - Dynamic Trial Support & Tech

Gentry Locke; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentry Locke Attorneys in Roanoke, VA seeks a litigation legal assistant to support multiple attorneys in trial and case management. The role focuses on filing, scheduling, timekeeping, and client interaction, with strong emphasis on organization and communication.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of legal assistant experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with court filings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a legal assistant.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; willingness to learn and expand technology skills.
• Experience with court filings and understanding of the court system.

Responsibilities

• Open new files and maintain client/general files.
• Electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Establish and maintain calendar to ensure timely case management.
• Process attorney time entry, proofs timesheets, and edits proformas.
• Prepare attorney(s) for client meetings, hearings, depositions, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Court personnel.
• Prepares and edits correspondence, memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Screens telephone calls and records messages for attorneys.

Skills

Legal experience

MS Office

Court filings

Transcription

Organization

Proofreading

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gentry Locke Attorneys in Roanoke, VA seeks a litigation legal assistant to support multiple attorneys in trial and case management. The role focuses on filing, scheduling, timekeeping, and client interaction, with strong emphasis on organization and communication.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of legal assistant experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with court filings.