Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

Price Benowitz LLP•Difficult Run, VA

4d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Price Benowitz, LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join their growing team in VA.The position will be based in Fairfax or Manassas, VA. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to get their start in the legal field or someone who has previous administrative experience at a criminal defense firm. This position would support the attorneys of the firm and serves as support for the Virginia team, ensuring that the day to day functions of that office are running smoothly.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant with a law firm.
Must have previous office experience
Must be detail-oriented.
Good organizational, time management, customer service skills.
Ability to work well independently.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in criminal law highly preferred but not required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Answers and directs incoming calls.
Performs administrative and customer service functions essential to the operations of the firm.
Assists with scheduling important dates or meetings.
Assists with the gathering and completion on necessary documentation.
Assists with the management of databases and files.
Performs client relation responsibilities as assigned.
Assists with other essential functions of the firm and its practice areas, as assigned.