Corporate Paralegal

Gentry Locke Attorneys•Norfolk, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Gentry Locke Attorneys is seeking a full-time paralegal to join our growing team in Norfolk, Virginia. The paralegal will collaborate directly with multiple attorneys in the firm’s corporate practice group. The paralegal must have the ability to prioritize and see projects through to completion. A successful candidate will be ambitious and organized and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years’ corporate paralegal experience required
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential
The willingness and ability to learn and expand on current technology skills including versatile cloud apps is required to navigate the robust technology package the firm maintains
Knowledge of legal principles and practices acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent
Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters
Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone, and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff
Must be able to convey information with ordinary courtesy and tact
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Corporate registration and formation
Preparation and review of commercial (not residential) real estate documents
Filing documents with various local, state, and federal level governmental agencies
Maintaining due diligence documents
Extensive client contact
Maintaining organized client files