Law Clerk/Associate Attorney

Description

WhitbeckBeglis, PLLC is a national family law firm with a focus on domestic law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, education law, and mental health law.  

Our firm is looking to hire a 3rd year law student as a future associate attorney for our Richmond VA office.

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct legal research and complete discovery. 
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings, files pleadings according to judicial procedures. 
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items. 
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation. 
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases. 
• Communicate and obtain information, following up on delegated assignments. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, etc. 
• Consistent follow-up and ability to multi-task and effectively priorities and meet tight deadlines. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

Requirements

• Must be in the process of taking the Virginia State Bar exam and/or waiting for test results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.  
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.