Legal Assistant - Family Law

Legal Assistant (Family Law)

Wolcott Rivers Gates is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Assistant to join our team! This position works closely with a family law attorney. The Legal Assistant assists with all administrative tasks and supports all aspects of managing case progression from initial consultation to final disposition. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possesses a strong understanding of the litigation process and court procedures in Virginia. The ability to multi-task and keep up with a fast-paced, high-volume practice is a must.

What does someone in this role do?

They interact with attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, courts, clients, and other parties through various forms of professional communication. They fill a key role on the team, performing administrative and clerical duties necessary to communicate with clients and other parties, meet deadlines, and keep the attorney organized, prepared, and on time for all meetings and court appearances. They are responsible for drafting legal documents and correspondence, and managing each case; staying on top of all deadlines, court appearances, tasks, and case status/progress. They are tech-savvy and assist with basic computing and navigation of legal software and systems.

The Legal Assistant provides support and assistance with a variety of tasks throughout all stages of litigation to include:

• Consultations and client intake
• Communication with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other related parties
• General client services
• Scheduling: Coordinating schedules among meeting participants
• Calendar management: Managing attorney calendars and providing reminders for important dates
• Maintaining organized electronic and hard-copy case files
• Data entry; Tracking case status and deadlines in case management software and systems
• Preparing, filing, and serving legal documents such as pleadings, motions, letters, discovery requests, stipulations, proposed orders, support calculations, subpoenas, petitions, settlement agreements, memos, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents/forms
• Billing and invoicing; Tracking and entering billable hours
• Typing/transcribing and formatting handwritten or dictated notes, letters, time-entries, and other documents as requested by the attorney
• Organizing documents for and preparing attorneys to handle depositions, trials, mediations, and court appearances
• Completing other ad-hoc requests and duties as assigned

Qualified candidates must also have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe, and Outlook, and be able to maintain a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute (60 wpm preferred). Candidates with 2 or more years of experience in family/domestic law along with a minimum of a two (2) year college degree or legal studies program certificate preferred.

Wolcott Rivers Gates is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Our continued success relies on our ability to provide a supportive, inclusive, and motivating environment where everyone has a role to play in delivering outstanding service to our clients.

To learn more about how you might become a part of our team, or to explore some of the benefits our firm provides to its employees, please visit our careers page at http://www.wolcottriversgates.com/about-the-firm/careers/.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23452: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Please provide your hourly rate or annual salary requirements.
• What is your current typing speed in words per minute (WPM)?

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• In a few sentences, please describe the experience, skills, and strengths that make you an ideal candidate for this position?

Please provide any other details about relevant experience on your resume that you would like to highlight.

• Litigation Experience: Please describe the areas of litigation (i.e. family law, criminal defense, personal injury, labor and employment law, etc.) you have experience in and how many years of experience in each area. Please identify the positions listed on your resume that correspond with the listed experience.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Preferred)
• Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary: 2 years (Preferred)
• Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal or Legal Studies Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person