Legal Assistant

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

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

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