Legal Assistant/Receptionist

Cookie Settings Main Content Main Menu Our People Services Contact Current Openings PRIVACY NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:  Sands Anderson PC cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.   Back to Job Openings Legal Assistant/Receptionist US, VA, Richmond APPLY SHARE Sands Anderson is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and client-focused Legal Assistant/Front Office Receptionist to join our Richmond office. This dynamic position supports two litigation attorneys and provides firm-wide administrative assistance. The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. Non-Exempt Position paying $22/hour to $25/hour. Key Responsibilities Perform general administrative tasks including file opening/closing, scanning, copying, faxing, and billing. Manage incoming/outgoing mail, couriers, and packages. Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, and visitor logistics. Prepare, revise, proofread and format correspondence, legal documents, presentations and reports. Monitor and track deadlines, court dates and critical filing requirements. Assist with discovery, document management and case preparation. Edit time entries, process check requests and expense reimbursements. Coordinate court filings, including electronic filing (ECF) in state and federal courts. Greet and assist visitors with professionalism and warmth. Answer and direct incoming calls to appropriate departments. Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area. Assist with data entry, document organization, and record maintenance. Provide general information and support to clients and visitors. Serve as professional liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, vendors and opposing counsel. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client matters and firm business. Qualifications & Skills College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2 years in a legal administrative role. Exceptional client service and communication skills. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong proofreading and formatting abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with PowerPDF or Adobe; experience with Microsoft Teams is a plus. Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and confidentiality. Availability to work Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Sands Anderson PC is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. APPLY NOTICE TO SEARCH FIRMS: Firms that wish to present candidates to Sands Anderson PC must have an active agreement in place. Firms will not be entitled to receive any compensation as a result of a decision by Sands Anderson PC to offer employment to any such candidate unless an active agreement is in place between our law firm and your search firm, and then only on the terms, and subject to the conditions, contained in our agreement. All search firm candidates should be submitted via the Search Firm Portal. Search firms that do not introduce a candidate through our portal will not be recognized by Sands Anderson PC for purposes of “ownership” of the candidate. For questions or access to the portal, please contact Liz Coleman, Director of Business Development and Strategic Growth. Jump to Page Christiansburg Durham Fredericksburg Richmond Virginia Beach Williamsburg Client Pay Manage Cookies Privacy Disclaimer Site Map © 2026 Sands Anderson Site by Firmseek We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. You may opt out of non-essential cookies below. By using our website, you agree to our  Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.  MANAGE COOKIES REJECT COOKIES ACCEPT AND CLOSE