Overview
Legal Professional Assistant Jobs in Richmond, VA at Virginia Estate & Trust Law
Title: Legal Professional Assistant
Company: Virginia Estate & Trust Law
Location: Richmond, VA
Growing law firm in Richmond, VA’s West End seeking an experienced Professional Assistant.
VIRGINIA ESTATE & TRUST LAW, PLC seeks to hire a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Professional Assistant to join its trusts and estates practice. This is an exciting opportunity to provide administrative and legal support to a team of experienced attorneys and professionals dedicated to estate planning, trust administration, and estate administration. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the legal field, excellent communication skills, and a desire to contribute to a growing firm. A minimum of 3 years of law firm or similar legal experience is required. Strong interpersonal, communication, and proofreading skills are also essential.
Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000 per year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Support:
- Schedule client meetings, ensuring all relevant materials are prepared in advance.
- Assist attorneys with day-to-day management of client documents.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain confidential client files, both digital and physical.
- Draft and proofread client documents.
Client and Communication Management:
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, attorneys, and other related parties.
- Communicate with clients regarding status updates, document requests, and scheduling.
- Handle sensitive client information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
- Prepare correspondence, including client letters and emails, and initiate phone follow-ups.
Document Drafting and Review:
- Draft documents as appropriate, including engagement letters and deeds.
- Assist attorneys in reviewing, revising, and finalizing complex legal documents and agreements.
- Ensure the accuracy and consistency of legal documents.
General Office Support:
- Provide support with billing for attorneys.
- Filling in at the front desk as needed.
- Perform other administrative tasks as needed.
