Job Description
The Law Firm of Willcox Savage is currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. As a legal assistant at our firm, you will have the opportunity to support our transactional practices in Corporate, Real Estate, and Trust and Estates. We are looking for a professional, detail-oriented, and organized individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive support to senior partners including calendaring, project management, and communications with confidentiality and professionalism - Draft, transcribe, and revise correspondence and agreements utilizing advanced document formatting skills - Manage and coordinate internal and external correspondence via phone and email - Prepare Annual Reports and Annual Board and Shareholder Minutes, maintain and update Corporate minute books and stock ledgers - Assist with billing, including entering time sheets, reviewing and verifying reports, and sending final invoices to clients - Proactively track and manage client receivables - Maintain client files, including opening and closing files, filing, tabbing, and indexing - Conduct internet research as needed - Incorporate and organize corporations and limited liability companies, prepare ancillary documents - Prepare and file UCC financing statements and assumed name certificates - Create various reports, charts, and presentations using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint - Arrange for couriers and overnight deliveries, and distribute incoming mail
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred - Minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm setting - Excellent administrative and legal skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word with advanced formatting skills, some knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint preferred - Strong written and oral communication skills - Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure - Self-starter with attention to detail
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At Willcox Savage, we value our employees and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as opportunities for growth and development within the firm. Join our team and become a part of our dynamic and reputable law firm.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all qualified applicants to apply. For any questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Shearon, our Director of Human Resources and Recruiting. We look forward to hearing from you!
