A law firm located in Danville, VA, has an opening for an on-site (non-remote/virtual) legal assistant or paralegal to assist in its business, commercial transactions and creditor’s rights practices.  The position requires attention to detail and superior communication skills, both oral and written.  Experience in real estate, non-judicial foreclosures, or business law is preferred but not required, particularly for someone who has the willingness, desire, and ability to learn. 

1. Supports the needs of executives and others within the office.
2. Maintains schedules and schedule appointments.
3. Answers calls on the switchboard, distributes messages, and greet/ direct visitors.
4. Opens and distributes mail, manages inter-office mail.
5. Enters data and manages spreadsheets as assigned.
6. Must maintain confidentiality as it relates to clients.
7. Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, especially during stressful situations.
8. Demonstrates excellent customer service to visitors, associates and management. 
9. Performs other related duties as required and assigned. 

1. High school diploma, technical school, or GED required.

2. Experience in real estate, non-judicial foreclosures, or business law is preferred but not required

3. Three or more years prior experience and/or training (Legal experience a plus)
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds.
5. Sitting and using repetitive motion may be required while performing duties of the job.
6. This job is located in an office where the climate is controlled. 
7. Good verbal, written & computer skills a must.