Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal
Full-Time | Christiansburg, Virginia Law firm seeking a full-time Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal to support a practice focused on Virginia Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability. Candidates at multiple experience levels are being considered, and more than one position may be available.
Responsibilities include:
- Client communication and incoming telephone calls
- Preparation of correspondence, forms, legal documents, and discovery
- Requesting and organizing medical, billing, employment, and other case records
- Electronic filings, case deadlines, and case-related follow-up
- Maintaining electronic case files, databases, spreadsheets, and case costs
- General legal and administrative support
Qualifications:
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and written/verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PDFs, and cloud-based file storage
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, learn new systems, and follow matters through to completion
- Prior legal experience and paralegal certificate/degree preferred for Paralegal candidates
- Strong professional administrative experience will be considered for Legal Assistant candidates
- Must be willing and eligible to obtain a Virginia Notary Public commission if not already commissioned; associated costs paid by the firm