Legal Assistant

McCormick Law & Consulting — Driving Defense Law Division Norfolk, VA • Full‑Time • In‑Office • Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM • Compensation: $20–$25/hour About the Role McCormick Law & Consulting's Driving Defense Law division is a boutique traffic, DWI, and criminal defense practice based in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. We defend drivers throughout Hampton Roads facing charges arising from traffic stops, backed by the resources of a full‑service firm. Our team is young, energetic, and client‑focused, and we work hard to secure the best possible outcome for every client we represent. We're looking for a Legal Assistant to serve as the right hand to two of our attorneys — primarily supporting our Driving Defense Law division, with additional work supporting McCormick Law & Consulting's Civil Litigation division. This role suits someone who is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and who is comfortable moving between criminal/traffic defense work and civil litigation matters. What You'll Do Own the calendars. Take complete ownership of both attorneys' calendars, ensuring every hearing, deadline, meeting, and important date is accurately tracked and managed. This is the top priority of the role. Open and maintain case files. Keep files organized and current from intake through resolution. Stay aligned with both attorneys. Meet regularly with each to review case updates, next steps, deadlines, and priorities so everyone stays on the same page. Draft and format legal documents. Prepare routine motions, subpoenas, correspondence, and discovery requests. Manage discovery. Request, organize, and prepare discovery materials for attorney review. Support client communication. Schedule client meetings, answer routine questions, and provide case status updates. Handle court filings and dockets. File documents through court systems, monitor dockets, and communicate with court personnel. Prepare for trial. Assist with organizing trial binders, exhibits, and witness logistics. Keep operations running. Handle administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, mailing documents, and sending invoices. Support civil litigation matters. Assist with pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and case management for civil litigation files, applying the same organizational rigor used on the traffic and criminal caseload. What We're Looking For High school diploma required; college education is a plus. Prior law firm experience or familiarity with the court system preferred, but not required. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Word required. Familiarity with Clio or similar legal practice management software is a plus. Excellent communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset. Compensation & Benefits Compensation: $20–$25/hour, commensurate with experience. Group health, dental, and vision plans, with firm contribution. Retirement plan (IRA) with a company match of up to 3% of your salary. Disability insurance, paid for by the firm.Life insurance, paid for by the firm. 10 days of paid vacation. 10 paid holidays. Professional development opportunities, paid for by the firm. If you enjoy being the organizational backbone of a legal team and take pride in keeping people and cases moving forward efficiently, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr McCormick Law & Consulting