Legal Assistant (Norfolk, VA)
Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys who practice Commercial Real Estate and Government Contracts law.
Essential Position Responsibilities:
- Drafts, reviews, proofreads, and routes routine correspondence, reports, and legal documents
- Maintains confidentiality
- Organizes client conferences and attorney meetings
- Communicates and schedules appointments with clients
- Schedules couriers, court reporters, and other special functions
- Prepares expense reports
- Makes travel arrangements
- Maintains attorney calendars and proactively anticipates the attorneys’ needs
- Files and secures client documents
- Enters time into billing system
- Assists in processing and transmitting client invoices
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Highly organized
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
- Keen attention to detail
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Positive and professional attitude
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with others in a team
- Ability to follow firm procedures and adhere to the firm’s personnel policies
Experience:
- 3-5 years relevant experience in a professional legal setting is required
WRVB has provided legal services to businesses nationally and internationally since 1883. The firm offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.
