Administrative Assistant

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day support for a legal practice in Glen Allen, Virginia. This Contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured office environment. The right candidate will be comfortable handling client-facing tasks, preparing high-quality documents, and supporting administrative workflows with accuracy and care.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by handling phone and email communication with care, empathy, and discretion.

• Coordinate client intake activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure information is organized for attorney and team use.

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, and legal documentation to maintain a high standard of quality.

• Support preparation for hearings and client meetings by organizing materials, documents, and scheduling details in advance.

• Maintain and retrieve files through document management platforms such as SharePoint, Dropbox, and DocuSign.

• Manage a variety of administrative assignments at once while adjusting priorities to meet changing deadlines and office needs.

• Contribute ideas that improve administrative processes and help create more efficient day-to-day office operations.

• Assist with basic legal research when needed to support the healthcare practice team

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of office support experience, preferably within a law firm or other legal environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Outlook, with strong attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confident client interaction by phone and email.

• Careful proofreading and editing abilities with close attention to detail.

• Familiarity with document management tools such as SharePoint, Dropbox, or DocuSign.

• Background in administrative support, receptionist duties, data entry, or legal correspondence is highly valued.

Compensation

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