Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site
$55k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: GL Richmond - Richmond, VA 23219Position Type: Full TimeGentry Locke Attorneys is seeking a litigation legal assistant to join its Richmond office. The legal assistant will collaborate directly w…
Skills: Electronic Filings, Case Management, Timekeeping, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
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The Legal Assistant will collaborate with attorneys to manage all aspects of trial and case management, including electronic filings and file maintenance. Key duties include scheduling, timekeeping, preparing legal documents, and coordinating client interactions.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience as a legal assistant. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to transcribe legal documents under time constraints are required.
Job DetailsJob Location: GL Richmond - Richmond, VA 23219Position Type: Full TimeGentry Locke Attorneys is seeking a litigation legal assistant to join its Richmond office. The legal assistant will collaborate directly with multiple attorneys assisting in all aspects of trial and case management. Prior experience as a legal assistant strongly preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with previous legal assistant experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to electronic filings, preparing correspondence, opening and maintaining files, scheduling, timekeeping, and client interaction. The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent communication, prioritization, and organizational skills. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential. The willingness and ability to learn and expand on current technology skills including versatile cloud apps is required in order to navigate the robust technology package the firm maintains.
The firm offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package, a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and the chance to make an impact within a growing firm. Salary range is $55,000 and up depending on experience. If you are a team-player interested in working in a fun, collaborative, and client-focused environment, we invite you to apply. Gentry Locke is a drug-free workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Gentry Locke is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the firm, check out our website!
Opens new files, submits conflict of interest checks, and maintains all client and general files.
Conducts periodic review of files and partners with file clerk to prepare files for closing. Responsible for organizing and maintaining files.
Electronic filings in state and federal courts.
Establishes and maintains calendar to ensure timely case management.
Processes attorney time entry, proofs timesheets, and edits proformas.
Prepare attorney(s) for client meetings, hearings, depositions, etc., as necessary based on attorney(s) and practice group needs.
Develop and maintain relationships with Court personnel.
Prepares and edits correspondence, memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents.
Screens telephone calls and records messages based on attorney(s) preferences.
Processes incoming mail depending on attorney preference. Ensures all outgoing mail is delivered in order to meet the mail deadline.
Partners with administrative support staff to ensure attorney(s) time entry, invoices, vouchers, reimbursements, and all other required documents are submitted in a timely manner.
Coordinates travel arrangements and processes expense reimbursements.
Receives clients and visitors in a professional manner.
Provides back-up to other legal assistants.
Observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required or Preferred:
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of two years’ experience as a legal assistant.
Experience with court filings preferred.
Must have the ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft or dictation.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Excellent proofreading skills required.
Requires interpersonal skills necessary to communicate professionally and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
The ability to communicate in person, via e-mail, and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and have the willingness to learn and expand technology skills.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
Gentry Locke participates in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the identify and employment eligibility of all new hires using E-Verify.
Gentry Locke is a dynamic group of staff and attorneys who are fiercely driven to provide responsive service and uncommon thinking to achieve success for our clients. Closely held businesses trust us to provide solutions that meet or exceed their business and litigation needs. Our size lets us provide a broad range of legal services at a level of sophistication usually associated with larger markets without losing the human touch that you’d expect from a smaller law firm. We offer a full array of transactional services: from complex M&A and tax work to benefits packages and ESOPs, and we can help you to realize your financial goals—for yourself or your business. We’re proud of the long-term relationships that we’ve built with our business clients. On the litigation side, we have a team of experienced trial lawyers who are fiercely driven to protect our clients’ interests. We handle everything from cutting-edge complex and multidistrict litigation and high-profile white-collar criminal investigations to more traditional commercial disputes and personal-injury lawsuits. And our lawyers actually try cases; we love the courtroom, and our willingness to get in front of a jury helps us to maximize our clients’ position. Our firm culture is based on being approachable and supportive. When our clients were asked what it’s like to partner with us, they responded with words like “responsive,” “easy to work with,” and said that our “uncompromised ethics” make our attorneys trusted advisors for their business and legal needs. We don’t let geography hold us back. Whether by using technology or traveling to meet face to face, we work with clients all over Virginia, the east coast, and beyond. And we’re able to provide clients with national and international support through our affiliation with ALFA International, a legal network of more than 9,000 attorneys in 150 law firms throughout the United States and in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Offices: 10 Franklin Road SE, Suite 900, Roanoke, VA 24011, US · 801 Main Street, 11th Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504, US · 919 E Main Street, Suite 1130, Richmond, VA 23219, US · 101 W Main St, Suite 705, Norfolk, Virginia 23510, US
Gentry Locke is a dynamic group of staff and attorneys who are fiercely driven to provide responsive service and uncommon thinking to achieve success for our clients. Closely held businesses trust us to provide solutions that meet or exceed their business and litigation needs. Our size lets us provide a broad range of legal services at a level of sophistication usually associated with larger markets without losing the human touch that you’d expect from a smaller law firm. We offer a full array of transactional services: from complex M&A and tax work to benefits packages and ESOPs, and we can help you to realize your financial goals—for yourself or your business. We’re proud of the long-term relationships that we’ve built with our business clients. On the litigation side, we have a team of experienced trial lawyers who are fiercely driven to protect our clients’ interests. We handle everything from cutting-edge complex and multidistrict litigation and high-profile white-collar criminal investigations to more traditional commercial disputes and personal-injury lawsuits. And our lawyers actually try cases; we love the courtroom, and our willingness to get in front of a jury helps us to maximize our clients’ position. Our firm culture is based on being approachable and supportive. When our clients were asked what it’s like to partner with us, they responded with words like “responsive,” “easy to work with,” and said that our “uncompromised ethics” make our attorneys trusted advisors for their business and legal needs. We don’t let geography hold us back. Whether by using technology or traveling to meet face to face, we work with clients all over Virginia, the east coast, and beyond. And we’re able to provide clients with national and international support through our affiliation with ALFA International, a legal network of more than 9,000 attorneys in 150 law firms throughout the United States and in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Offices: 10 Franklin Road SE, Suite 900, Roanoke, VA 24011, US · 801 Main Street, 11th Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504, US · 919 E Main Street, Suite 1130, Richmond, VA 23219, US · 101 W Main St, Suite 705, Norfolk, Virginia 23510, US
