Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a minimum of three years of experience in transactional and bankruptcy law. This position requires familiarity with federal and state court filing procedures, including electronic filings (ECF). The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, a quick learner, and capable of managing a range of administrative duties to support attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Produce legal documents, correspondence, and reports from drafts or dictation.
• Proofread documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy files related to the position.
• Effectively operate a personal computer to produce firm-related documents.
• Learn and adapt to updated software versions and new tools (e.g., Practice Master, Worldox).
• Knowledgeable in Virginia court filing procedures, including ECF filings.
• Prepare and file legal documents in compliance with court requirements.
• Organize and prioritize legal tasks to meet deadlines.
• Answer telephone calls, take accurate messages, and maintain high customer service.
• Schedule appointments and maintain attorney calendars.
• Act as liaison between attorneys, clients, and other staff.
• Arrange for services like court reporters, couriers, and special transportation.
• Assist in the preparation of timesheets, and may review/edit bills.
• Perform typing, filing, photocopying, and reception relief as needed.
• Maintain records for bar dues, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, and memberships.
• Process payments received from clients according to established procedures.
• Keep a Desk Procedures document for assigned attorneys, ensuring proper coverage in their absence.
• Responsible for setting up and cleaning up conference rooms for client meetings.
• Sort, date stamp, and scan incoming mail, discovery documents, pleadings, and other case-relevant materials into Worldox.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in transactional or bankruptcy law.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures, particularly ECF filing.
• Strong proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience with legal software, such as Practice Master and Worldox, is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff in a professional setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Must be comfortable using technology and willing to learn new software as required for the position.
• Must be detail-oriented, resourceful, and proactive in seeking work when necessary.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Flexibility to handle a range of tasks and provide assistance when needed.

For immediate consideration, send your resume to mmercer@nri-staffing.com