Paralegal, Whitbeck Bennett PLLC, Leesburg, VA
Whitbeck Bennett PLLC -
Leesburg, VA,
US
Paralegal
Date Posted: 2024-04-28
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:
Physical Requirements:
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
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.
Physical Requirements:
- 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