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in Leesburg, VA
Paralegal
Estimated Pay | $20 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Leesburg, Virginia |
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Job Description
Whitbeck Bennett, PLLC, a national family law firm with (8) offices located in six (6) states is seeking a Paralegal experienced in family law. This position is located in our Leesburg VA office.
The Whitbeck Bennett team is comprised of over 25 attorneys with a focus on family law including: divorce, child custody, spousal support, education law, and mental health law. To read more about the firm visit our website: www.wblaws.com.
The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing administrative and support services including document preparation and review, preparing, and filing documents with courts, and trial preparation.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings; files pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation.
- Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Benefits:
· Excellent Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD)
· 401(K)
· 19 days paid time off annually
· 12 paid holidays annually
· Flexible work schedules
Whitbeck Bennett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We also participate in E-Verify
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