Kaufman & Canoles is seeking an Administrative Clerk for its Newport News location. This is a full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Working hours are 8:30 – 5:30
• Available to act as receptionist and serve as backup to the receptionist, assist in preparing for and setting up meetings
• Operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copier, scanner, and telephone
• Review and sort mail, organize copy room work by receiving, collecting, and logging requests, establishing and maintaining work priority
• High volume copying, printing, scanning, binding, CD/DVD/USB production, creating electronic binders, including data entry for Excel spreadsheets
• Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, paralegals and clients
• Assist in filing, closing files, creating legends, editing documents, entering time, and making copies
• Act as point of contact for Facilities/HR with various tasks (to include cleaning)
• Observe strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters
• Perform a variety of other administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Legal industry experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, strong ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Demonstrate proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• Operational knowledge of standard office equipment including copier, scanner, and telephone
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Outlook and PDF Docs or related PDF management software preferred
• Ability to routinely lift, carry, push, pull, slide materials weighing up to 25 lbs

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k)/profit sharing, paid time off, long term and short-term disability.

Kaufman & Canoles is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) in all aspects of our employment and retention practices and decisions.