Paralegal - Business & Litigation

Sands Anderson • Williamsburg, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sands Anderson is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Paralegal for its Williamsburg office. The position primarily supports the Business Group, with a strong focus on Labor & Employment law and Corporate law, and provides Trust & Estates and Litigation support as needed. The Paralegal helps ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service while maintaining productive working relationships and meeting business needs. The role calls for a professional, organized, client-service-driven person who can manage multiple priorities with a proactive, friendly, and efficient approach in a fast-paced legal environment. Excellent communication and attention to detail are important.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• At least two years of Paralegal or Legal Administrative Support experience in a similar or transferable practice area.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet-based applications.
• Ability to work from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Williamsburg office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with NetDocuments.

Responsibilities

• Draft and proofread documents according to attorneys’ preferences and needs.
• Handle billable and administrative tasks while multitasking and prioritizing the needs of multiple attorneys.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, visitors, and travel.
• Review and create sophisticated billing submittals for 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 confidentially.
• Correspond with counsel, courts, and clients as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree