Legal Assistant

Brock & Scott • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Brock & Scott, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support an attorney and paralegal/manager with the day-to-day operations of the law office. The role provides administrative and legal support, assists with case-related tasks, and helps ensure compliance with client requirements and applicable legal regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment. Prior legal experience is preferred but not required.

The position offers compensation of $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on applicable experience and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Applicants must currently reside in Brock & Scott, PLLC’s geographic footprint: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, or WV. Employment is contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and verifications, which may include a criminal background check, conflict of interest check, employment and education verification as applicable, and a pre-employment drug screening. Drug testing occurs only after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, customer service, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills, including the ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills and the ability to contribute to a positive team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take direction while also working independently.
• Comfort learning and using computer programs, legal software, and web-based systems.
• Strong work ethic and ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Applicants must currently reside within the company’s geographic footprint: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, or WV.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and verifications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior legal experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the Mortgage Default industry is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals with daily office operations.
• Assist with preparing, proofreading, and organizing legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate, organized case files and update information in applicable systems.
• Assist with monitoring deadlines, client requirements, firm procedures, and applicable legal regulations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, and other parties as needed.
• Utilize and learn legal software, web-based systems, and other technology necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Assist with administrative and case-related projects as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information and exercise appropriate discretion and judgment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Basic life insurance at no cost after the 90-day introductory period, equal to one times annual salary, with a $25,000 minimum and $200,000 maximum
• Paid holidays: six firm-recognized holidays and one Day of Observance
• 12 days of PTO per year, accruing monthly; PTO benefits increase after 2 and 5 years of employment
• Eligibility to participate in the firm’s 401(k) plan after six months of service for employees over age 21, beginning at the next quarter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED