Chaplain Dufraine, PLLC Legal Assistant Roanoke, VA · Part time

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At Chaplain Dufraine, we help people across Western Virginia get a fresh start through bankruptcy with clear answers, honest advice, and direct access to real attorneys.

Part-Time Legal Assistant (Bankruptcy Practice)

Location: Roanoke, VA (Primarily Remote)

Employment Type: Part-Time with Potential for Full-Time

About the Role

 

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our growing bankruptcy practice based in Roanoke, Virginia. This position is primarily work-from-home, offering flexibility while still maintaining a connection to the office. The selected candidate will be expected to visit the office several times per week to handle incoming and outgoing mail and complete certain in-person administrative tasks.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position as the practice expands.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Answer incoming calls to schedule appointments
• Communicate with clients to collect documents and provide updates on their cases
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings with the bankruptcy court
• Maintain and organize electronic files and documents
• Retrieve, sort, and process mail from the office multiple times per week
• Draft correspondence and routine legal documents
• Perform general administrative tasks, including scheduling and data entry

Qualifications

 

• Prior experience as a legal assistant or in an administrative role preferred
• Bankruptcy experience (Chapter 7 and/or Chapter 13) is a strong plus, but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Empathy for working with individuals in difficult situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (proficiency in case management systems such as Clio and Best Case a plus)
• Dependable transportation to visit the Roanoke office several times per week
• High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information

Work Schedule

 

• Part-time (approximately 18-20 hours per week, 3-4 days per week to start)
• Some schedule flexibility within office hours, with regular weekly trips to the office required
• Opportunity for increased hours and transition to full-time based on business needs

What We Offer

 

• Flexible, primarily remote work environment
• Annual leave
• Opportunity for growth into a full-time role
• Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Potential eligibility for additional benefits upon full-time transition