Overview
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I/UF Jobs in Newport News, VA at City of Newport News
Established community association (condo/HOA law) firm that offers a tremendous opportunity for long term advancement and professional development opportunities is excited to add a Legal Assistant to our dynamic and engaging Columbus office that offers a tremendous opportunity to begin or continue a career in the legal field, with long term advancement and professional development opportunities.
Job Duties:
Proofread, format, revise, and finalize attorney-client privileged correspondence
Timely and effectively manage calendar and billing for attorneys this position will support
Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting legal documents, preparing exhibits, and organizing case files.
Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions.
Organize and maintain electronic files, ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored.
Prepare and file court documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Optimum Skills:
Excellent personal skills
Must be available weekdays between 8:00am – 5:00pm for in-office work. An occasional weeknight or weekend may be required.
Prior work experience required
Must demonstrate dedication and hard work
Most recent cumulative grade point average must be 3.0 or higher
High school diploma required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Must contain excellent skills of full Microsoft Suite Microsoft Word, including the ability to create an automatic outline, print mailing labels, and insert/format multiple columns
Ability to work high volume under pressure while still demonstrating excellent personal skills
Cover letter with description of your skills and background is required
Title: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I/UF
Company: City of Newport News
Location: Newport News, VA
