Paralegal

PARALEGAL JOB POSTING

General Civil and Collection Cases

Purnell, McKennett & Menke, PC

This paralegal will assist attorneys with a wide range of legal support as they prepare for trials, hearings, and appointments, and help manage collection and other civil cases.

Responsibilities

• Screen prospective clients and schedule appointments for attorneys
• Review client facts for accuracy and request information as needed; perform public record searches
• Prepare drafts of court filings including complaints, liens, discovery, garnishments, subpoenas, affidavits, notices, etc.
• Prepare correspondence to clients and debtors
• Maintain calendar for action dates on all open files.
• Assist attorney in preparation of trials and preparing exhibits
• Maintain payment plans with debtors; track disbursements to clients and maintain escrow account
• Keep files organized and manage high volume caseload
• Provide phone and general clerical support as needed

Qualifications

• Either:

- Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies; or

- Associate's degree in paralegal studies plus minimum 2 years’ experience; or

- Paralegal Certificate plus minimum 3 years’ experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks or similar program
• Must work on-site in Manassas

Salary and Benefits

We do not offer health insurance, but we will pay for your direct primary care membership if desired. We match up to 3% of your salary for your retirement account. You have 15 days of vacation, plus 9 federal holidays, plus 5 sick days, and 3 personal days annually. Salary range is $50,000 - $65,000 annually depending on your level of experience.

We are a well-established and respected mid-sized Northern Virginia law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients for well over 50 years. We have excellent staff and a positive, friendly work environment.

• Email your resume to our office manager Christina Knoch at View email address on click.appcast.io.