Legal Assistant

Kaufman & Canoles could be the perfect business law firm for you. You will find success – and great satisfaction – if your vision for your own career matches up with our core values: forward-thinking, hard-working, progressive, entrepreneurial and a can-do spirit. An energizing and professional work environment, Kaufman & Canoles offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing/401(k)
• Generous Leave Benefits
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

Kaufman & Canoles is an equal opportunity employer.

The Williamsburg office of Kaufman & Canoles seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to provide secretarial support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares routine correspondence, estate planning binders, reports, and other documents.
2. Interacts with clients and court personnel in person and via telephone and email.
3. Arranges and schedules appointments, client meetings, and conference calls.
4. Maintains files, sub-files, and calendars.
5. Arrange for signing of tax returns by various attorneys and clients
6. Inputs timekeeper data.
7. Reviews, sorts, and dates mail.
10. Performs a variety of other administrative tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience as a legal assistant in a professional office setting.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2016, time and billing software, dictation/transcription software, and document management software.
4. Typing at a level of 60 WPM.
5. Operational knowledge of standard office equipment including copier, scanner, and telephone.
6. Demonstrated understanding of legal terminology.
7. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
8. Proven meticulous attention to detail and proofreading skills.
9. Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
10. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of client service and response.
11. Expert level verbal and written communication skills.
12. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, attorneys, co-workers, and other outside professionals.