Sands Anderson PC seeks an experienced Paralegal to support our Employment and Litigation Groups. This position will office in our Williamsburg, VA location.
The ideal candidate will handle the following responsibilities:
- Provide legal support on labor and employment law and general litigation matters.
- Draft legal correspondence.
- Coordinate Affirmative Action Plan submissions.
- Draft, edit and review Employee Handbooks.
- Manage and organize multiple document intensive cases.
- Prepare pleadings and discovery responses.
- Answer interrogatories and issue subpoenas.
- Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits and scheduling.
- Assist with trial preparation; file, exhibit and witness list preparation and organization.
- Prepare and process electronic case filing.
Skills and Education Requirements:
- College degree and/or paralegal certificate.
- 3+ years of paralegal experience in employment and litigation environment.
- Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to search electronic database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing and/or categorizing documents.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, document management and trial support software.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact with support staff and attorneys at every level.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates behavior that displays reliability and professionalism.
- Ability to offer trial support, including travel and overtime.
Sands Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace.
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Sands Anderson PC
Attention: Human Resources
P.O. Box 1998
Richmond, VA, 23218
e-mail: hr@sandsanderson.com