Job Description

ProspectBlue is seeking an energetic Legal Administrative Assistant to join a reputable firm in Richmond, VA for a 6-8 week contract position.  The ideal candidate would support the Medical malpractice litigation defense team. Must be able to start in the next week.  In this position, you will be supporting 2 Partner Attorneys, 2 full time paralegals, 1 part time paralegal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage documents by reviewing, editing, and proofreading in both electronic and paper format.
• Manage calendar and organize daily schedule of attorney.
• Preparing and drafting correspondence.
• Screen and manage calls.
• Coordinate onsite and offsite meetings.
• Manage travel arrangements for attorney.
• Develop documents and presentations.
• Ensure accurate file management.
• Enter time and billing information.
• Look for new methods and technology to increase attorney and paralegal efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Litigation assisting experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving, administrative and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook with excellent keyboarding skills; typing at 65+/wpm, and the ability to process a high volume of dictation and transcription.
• Ability to manage multiple complex and concurrent tasks involving several stakeholders.
• Superior detail orientation and time management skills.
• Absolute discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• E-Filing experience