Traffic & Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

Company: Commonwealth Attorney Marketing Service, LLC
Location: Buena Vista
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

We are on the lookout for an exceptionally organized and detail-oriented Traffic and Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to join our fast-paced practice in Lexington, Virginia. The successful applicant will join our team of paralegals to give outstanding service with the aim of obtaining optimum results for our clients. We are a fast-paced and creative team that focuses on aiding those charged with an infraction, misdemeanor, or felony criminal offense. If you're people-oriented, professional, and have the discipline and motivation to carry out tasks, we believe you'd make a great addition to our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to get valuable experience in an interesting setting, with excellent possibilities for progression.

Responsibilities:
--- Manage and develop case files related to the district, circuit, and federal courts, in adherence to organizational regulations and standards
--- Aid attorneys in accessing essential information and evidence
--- Communicate efficiently and proactively with customers
--- Create and review legal documents and correspondence addressed to different legal agencies
--- Monitor timelines and maintain schedule
--- Travel alongside attorneys and paralegals to court hearings, prisons, and other legal offices

Qualifications:
--- Previous office experience
--- Strong attention to detail
--- Demonstrate a strong ability to follow through on assignments
--- Able to take direction
--- Polished and able to professionally interact with clients and other staff, attorneys, judges, etc.
--- Proficiency in written and oral communications (English)
--- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (web-based applications)
--- Critical thinking skills

Preferred Skills:
--- Legal experience is a Plus, special consideration is given to those who have worked with criminal defense in any capacity
--- Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, gathering evidence, filing requirement, etc. is a Plus
--- Experience with sales and marketing/sales integration a Plus

About Company:
We are a fast-paced, hardworking, fun, creative group that is focused on helping attorneys in Virginia grow and manage their firms.



We started off as a small law firm run by our founders, Charles "Van" and Mari Hardenbergh 15 years ago and have since grown into a marketing and technology company helping law firms throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.



We offer a very strong path to advancement at the firm. As we are constantly growing, we are on the lookout for team members who can grow with us and develop institutional knowledge around our business to become superstars and partners, not just employees.

We offer competitive salaries and a strong benefits package, commensurate with experience.

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