Legal Assistant - Charlottesville, United States - Carlton Law PLC

Description

Job Description

Overview: Carlton Law PLC specializes in criminal defense in state and federal cases in Central Virginia. The Firm seeks a part-time legal assistant to work 10-15 hours per week. Hours are flexible, and some hours and tasks can be done remotely. The legal assistant would be responsible for a variety of tasks ranging from maintaining client files to interacting with court staff, and should have excellent organizational and people skills, strong values, and ability to work independently. Potential for periodic pay increases.

Key Responsibilities:

· Communicates regularly with court clerks and personnel.

· Visits crime scenes, photographs scenes, and assists with witness interviews.

· Maintains client files.

· Drafts basic pleadings and motions

· Files documents with state and federal courts.

· Completes court-appointment vouchers and court funding requests.

· When needed, participates in client interviews and communications with client's family.

· Assists with monthly bookkeeping and billing, and maintains appropriate tax records.

· Helps update time management software.

Required Skills, Education, and Training:

· High School Diploma required. Some college or A.B., B.A., or B.S. preferred.

· Superior customer service skills, professionalism, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal skills for frequent communication with clients, court staff, and other attorneys.

· Positive, team player mindset and flexibility.

· Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.

· Familiarity with technologies in use at the Firm, including Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Chrome.