Recognized as one of the oldest and largest personal injury law firms in Virginia, Marks & Harrison is committed to providing outstanding client service in a professional work environment. Our Firm is widely known for the expertise of its highly skilled lawyers and staff.
We are currently seeking a full-time Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant to join the team in our Tappahannock, VA office. The ideal candidate will have a combination of paralegal education, certification as a paralegal, and/or experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant.

OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

• Experience in a personal injury law setting.
• Previous experience in case management software; familiarity with Filevine is a plus.
• Paralegal associates degree, other relevant certification, or college degree preferred, but not required
• Litigation experience
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS:

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a legal assistant, you will be responsible for all case clerical details before, during, and after trial. Some responsibilities include:

• Aid attorneys and/or paralegals on cases and projects
• Gather and analyze information relevant to claims
• Draft legal documents
• Prepare and draft documents and correspondence necessary to reach settlement
• Maintain client files, electronically and on paper
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)

COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS FOR THIS ROLE WILL HAVE:

• Proven working experience as a Paralegal, or recent education or certification in the legal field.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, practices etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• The willingness to be a team player as well as a strong individual contributor
• The ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.