Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

Hancock Daniel is a comprehensive boutique mid-sized health law firm with headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. We provide a one-stop shop for healthcare clients throughout the United States. At Hancock Daniel, we provide our clients with exceptional service and outstanding results. 

We are growing and seek professionals who are bright, energetic, confident in their abilities, creative in their thinking, and dedicated to delivering superior service and results. Our congenial, team-oriented approach to practicing law offers a supportive and respectful working environment that fosters professional and personal growth.  

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and technical skills, capable of managing multiple priorities with efficiency and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys, including but not limited to drafting correspondence, dictation, time entry, and billing.
• Manage calendars and schedules, including coordinating meetings and appointments on-site and off-site.
• Screen and manage incoming calls with professionalism and discretion.
• Handle electronic and paper document management, including scanning, organizing, and filing legal documents.
• Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and engagement letters using current technology platforms.
• Assist with monthly credit card reconciliation and process attorney expense reimbursements accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate domestic travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a legal administrative or litigation support role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys in a litigation practice.
• Familiarity with legal billing, timekeeping, and document management software systems, including TABS and NetDocs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys in either litigation private practice or corporate environment.
• Paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and team-oriented firm culture

If you are a dedicated litigation paralegal with a passion for corporate and healthcare law, we encourage you to apply at https://hancockdaniel.com/hancockdaniel/careers.aspx. 

Hancock Daniel is an equal opportunity employer and we participate in E-Verify.