ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant to support corporate and litigation attorneys in our Shockoe Slip office in Richmond, VA.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting corporate and litigation attorneys in all aspects of administrative and legal support. The position requires familiarity with basic litigation pleadings and procedures, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The ideal candidate will be professional, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality support to attorneys and clients.
Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and assisting with the preparation and assembly of discovery documents; corresponding with various courts to schedule hearings; preparing and filing paperwork for occasional General District Court matters; and maintaining knowledge of the PACER filing process for Federal Court matters. The Legal Assistant will also draft client correspondence, assist with time entry and monthly billing, answer telephone calls, assist clients as needed, and meet with clients in the office.
The position also requires scheduling appointments for attorneys, maintaining calendars, calculating deadlines, and entering deadline reminders; opening, maintaining, and closing files in a timely manner, including completing the initial conflict-check process; and performing various administrative and interoffice duties as needed. A successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, initiative, discretion, and a willingness to assist with a broad range of responsibilities in a collaborative law-office environment.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, in-office position. Work hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.
Job Qualifications:
- 2+ years of related work experience in a professional services firm
- Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Notary public preferred
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Salary Range: $55,000-$70,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Send Your Resume To: tmjobs@t-mlaw.com
About Us:
ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. is a law firm committed to excellence in serving business, government, and individual clients in business transactions, corporate matters and real estate transactions, employment counseling and litigation, civil litigation, bankruptcy, administrative law, elder law, estate planning. Our core values focus on dignity, community, honor, civility, teamwork, and passion expressed in a balanced life.
In addition, ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. has been recognized by the Richmond Times Dispatch, in partnership with Energage, as a Top Workplace for seven years running, thanks to positive feedback and shared experience from our employees!
We offer our employees competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Employer paid medical insurance for employees
- Employee funded medical flex spending and dependent care flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- 401k plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid leave benefits- including PTO, ten paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Paid parking
ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
To learn about our firm, please visit our website at www.t-mlaw.com.