Senior Paralegal - Business, Corporate & Litigation Support

Sands Anderson; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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

Client service

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

College degree or equivalent education and/or experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

NetDocuments

Electronic Case Filing

Job description

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.