Paralegal - Business & Litigation

Sands Anderson; Williamsburg (VA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sands Anderson in Williamsburg seeks a highly organized Paralegal to join our Business Group, with a focus on Labor & Employment, Community Associations, Corporate, Trust & Estates, and Litigation support.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple tasks with professionalism and efficiency, provide client-focused administrative support, schedule meetings, handle billing, and maintain filing systems.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum of five years of Paralegal/Legal Administrative Support experience in a similar or transferable practice area.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and manage priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet-based applications. Microsoft Teams, NetDocuments, and Electronic Case Filing experience are a plus.
• Ability to work the schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Williamsburg office.

Responsabilités

• Draft and proofread documents based on attorney-provided preferences and needs.
• Handle billable and administrative tasks, with the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple attorneys' needs.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, visitors, and travel.
• Review and create sophisticated billing submittals for various attorney and client matters.
• Prepare information to open and close client files, maintain filing systems and databases, conduct preliminary conflict checks for new cases, and handle billing procedures.
• Complete special assignments independently or under general direction.
• Manage legal documentation and correspondence with confidentiality.
• Correspond with counsel, courts, and clients as needed.

Connaissances

Client service

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Formation

College degree or equivalent education and/or experience

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

NetDocuments

Electronic Case Filing

Description du poste

Sands Anderson is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Williamsburg office. This position will primarily support our Business Group, with a strong focus on Labor & Employment law, Community Associations, Corporate law, Trust & Estates, and Litigation support, as needed.

This Paralegal position ensures smooth operational success and excellent customer service while maintaining good working relationships and fulfilling business needs. The ideal candidate will be organized, professional, and capable of managing multiple tasks with a friendly and efficient demeanor.

The ideal candidate is client service-driven, thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, and brings a proactive approach to legal and administrative support responsibilities. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and efficiency.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and proofread documents based on attorney-provided preferences and needs.
• Handle billable and administrative tasks, with the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple attorneys' needs.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, visitors, and travel.
• Review and create sophisticated billing submittals for various attorney and client matters.
• Prepare information to open and close client files, maintain filing systems and databases, conduct preliminary conflict checks for new cases, and handle billing procedures.
• Complete special assignments independently or under general direction.
• Manage legal documentation and correspondence with confidentiality.
• Correspond with counsel, courts, and clients as needed.

Skills and Education Requirements:

• College degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum of five years of Paralegal/Legal Administrative Support experience in a similar or transferable practice area.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and manage priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet-based applications. Microsoft Teams, NetDocuments, and Electronic Case Filing experience are a plus.
• Ability to work the schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Williamsburg office.

Sands Anderson is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace.