PLDR Law seeks an experienced legal support staff member with exposure to various practice areas to assist and enhance a growing, fast-paced, and innovative law firm.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
The ideal candidate would have a background in commercial real estate support and/or experience with corporate law, bankruptcy law, and other transactional law practice areas.
*Responsibilities*
* Draft, edit, and format various pleadings, corporate and estate planning documents, and correspondence
* Summarize and organize documents and records
* Assist with commercial real estate transactions and collections matters
* Coordinate mailings, deliveries, and court (paper and electronic) filings where appropriate
* Work consistently and effectively in a team environment
* Provide general support to clients and visitors in person, over the phone, and online
* Open new client matters and perform conflict of interest checks
* Organize and maintain client files, and prepare client files for closing
*Skills*
* Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
* Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
* Trial assistance experience
* Ability to maintain accurate time records
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate in person, via email, and telephone to provide information with professional courtesy and friendliness
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish information in report format, in written correspondence, via email, or verbally
* Willingness to learn and expand knowledge and skills
* Ability to lift 25 lbs
* Access to a vehicle and willingness to drive to complete firm-related tasks
* Prior law firm experience required
*About PLDR Law*
With locations in Lynchburg and Danville, VA, PLDR Law provides comprehensive legal services to Central and Southern Virginia.
We partner with corporate and individual clients to provide efficient cost-effective legal solutions.
Our practice areas include civil litigation, construction law, accident and peronal injury, divorce and family law, business creation, corporate transactions, employment general counsel and risk management, litigation and personal injury, estate planning and administration, education, local government, and government relations, and administrative law.
PLDR Law is an equal opportunity employer.
*Submit Your Application*
If you are interested in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter to Megan Gould, Chief Operating Officer, at mgould (at) pldrlaw.
com and/or upload using Indeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.
00 - $45,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Ability to Relocate:
* Lynchburg, VA 24504: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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