Legal Assistant - Litigation

Gentry Locke Attorneys•Richmond, VA

1d•$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gentry Locke Attorneys is seeking a litigation legal assistant to join its Richmond office. The legal assistant will collaborate directly with multiple attorneys assisting in all aspects of trial and case management. The firm offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package, a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and the chance to make an impact within a growing firm. If you are a team-player interested in working in a fun, collaborative, and client-focused environment, we invite you to apply. Gentry Locke is a drug-free workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Gentry Locke is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of two years’ experience as a legal assistant.
Experience with court filings preferred.
Must have the ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft or dictation.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Excellent proofreading skills required.
Requires interpersonal skills necessary to communicate professionally and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
The ability to communicate in person, via e-mail, and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and have the willingness to learn and expand technology skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a legal assistant strongly preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with previous legal assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Opens new files, submits conflict of interest checks, and maintains all client and general files.
Conducts periodic review of files and partners with file clerk to prepare files for closing.
Responsible for organizing and maintaining files.
Electronic filings in state and federal courts.
Establishes and maintains calendar to ensure timely case management.
Processes attorney time entry, proofs timesheets, and edits proformas.
Prepare attorney(s) for client meetings, hearings, depositions, etc., as necessary based on attorney(s) and practice group needs.
Develop and maintain relationships with Court personnel.
Prepares and edits correspondence, memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents.
Screens telephone calls and records messages based on attorney(s) preferences.
Processes incoming mail depending on attorney preference.
Ensures all outgoing mail is delivered in order to meet the mail deadline.
Partners with administrative support staff to ensure attorney(s) time entry, invoices, vouchers, reimbursements, and all other required documents are submitted in a timely manner.
Coordinates travel arrangements and processes expense reimbursements.
Receives clients and visitors in a professional manner.
Provides back-up to other legal assistants.
Observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.