Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Richmond, VA at Chaplin & Gonet
Chaplin & Gonet, P.C., a well-established law firm specializing in consumer, commercial, healthcare, and insurance subrogation collections, is seeking a Full-Time Legal Assistant for its Richmond, Virginia headquarters.
If you are looking for a change, an opportunity to gain valuable legal experience, and the chance to work closely with senior associates in a professional law firm environment, Chaplin & Gonet may be the right fit for you.
Responsibilities
· Communicate directly with General District and Circuit Courts throughout Virginia.
· Communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel.
· Draft legal documents and pleadings, including warrants in debt, deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, notices, and complaints.
· File court forms through both paper and electronic processes.
· Locate defendants and assist with obtaining service.
· Monitor statutes of limitation and other important deadline dates.
· Prepare warrant dockets for first return dates in General District Court.
· Prepare trial documents for attorneys and manage new files in General District and Circuit Court matters.
· Manage Outlook calendars for attorneys, including hearings and trial dates.
· Use and maintain updates in collections software; experience with JST CollectMax software is helpful.
· Perform clerical tasks, including data entry, copying, scanning, and faxing.
Qualifications
· Ability to maintain compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
· Clear, courteous, and professional telephone communication skills.
· Ability to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy.
· Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and outside work-related contacts.
· Consistent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
· Ability to collect and analyze information, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
· Technology-forward mindset with emphasis on Microsoft Office 365.
· Ability to work independently on secondary assignments.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
· Reliable attendance record.
Additional Information
The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check. This full-time position includes a benefits package. Chaplin & Gonet’s office is located near Willow Lawn in Richmond, Virginia.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
Pay: $19.23 – $21.63 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Chaplin & Gonet
Location: Richmond, VA
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