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Law Clerk/Associate Attorney

WhitbeckBeglis
Posted Mar 28
Full TimeChesterfield, Virginia

Description

WhitbeckBeglis, PLLC is a national family law firm with a focus on domestic law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, education law, and mental health law.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and complete discovery.
  • Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings, files pleadings according to judicial procedures.
  • Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
  • Assists attorneys with trial preparation.
  • Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
  • Communicate and obtain information, following up on delegated assignments.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, etc.
  • Consistent follow-up and ability to multi-task and effectively priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.