What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Mitchell & Simopoulos, PLLC?
Our medical malpractice defense litigation firm is looking for a full-time legal assistant to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, take initiative, do problem-solving, and work well with others as a team. Keen attention to detail is a necessity. We maintain our files electronically, so technological proficiency is essential to this position. We do not use dictation. We maintain high standards in our firm, and we have high expectations for our support staff. Prior professional office experience is a must; prior experience in a litigation law firm is preferred. This position requires your physical presence in the office. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle incoming and outgoing office mail
- Maintain electronic (Microsoft SharePoint) and hard files.
- Anticipate and address the various needs of four attorneys you will support.
- Ensure compliance with insurance company billing guidelines.
- Order and maintain office supplies.
- Track litigation deadlines, ensuring timely completion of pretrial deadlines.
- Timely file documents with courts.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, including coordination of witnesses, trial prep meetings, trial exhibits, trial technology, and witness subpoenas.
- Communicate and coordinate with third party vendors.
- Periodic billing.
Other Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred, but Not Required, Qualifications
