Open Positions

PARALEGAL - Transactional Law - Danville  

PLDR Law seeks an experienced legal support staff member with exposure to various practice areas to assist and enhance a growing, fast-paced, and innovative law firm. Pay is commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate would have a background in transactional law: corporate law, commercial real estate, estate planning, and other transactional law practice areas. Our legal support staff play a vital role in achieving our Firm's goals and and in the case management of each of our practice areas. We heavily rely on teamwork, and this role works closely with attorneys, clients, and other professional staff members.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and format various pleadings, corporate and estate planning documents, and correspondence
• Summarize and organize documents and records
• Assist with corporate and commercial transactions
• Coordinate mailings, deliveries, and court (paper and electronic) filings where appropriate
• Work consistently and effectively in a team environment
• Provide general support to clients and visitors in person, over the phone, and online
• Open new client matters and perform conflict of interest checks
• Organize and maintain client files, and prepare client files for closing

Skills

• Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Ability to maintain accurate time records
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate in person, via email, and telephone to provide information with professional courtesy and friendliness
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish information in report format, in written correspondence, via email, or verbally
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge and skills
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Access to a vehicle and willingness to drive to complete firm-related tasks
• Prior law firm experience required

About PLDR Law

With locations in Lynchburg and Danville, VA, PLDR Law provides comprehensive legal services to Central and Southern Virginia. We partner with corporate and individual clients to provide efficient cost-effective legal solutions. Our practice areas include civil litigation, construction law, accident and personal injury, divorce and family law, business creation, corporate transactions, employment general counsel and risk management, litigation and personal injury, estate planning and administration, education, local government, and government relations, and administrative law.

PLDR Law is an equal opportunity employer.

Submit Your Application

If you are interested in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter to Megan Gould, Chief Operating Officer, at mgould (at) pldrlaw.com and/or upload using Indeed.

EXECUTIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT - Danville

As a central administrative and legal support member of the PLDR team, the Executive Legal Assistant (“ELA”) will be a key coordinator between the President & CEO, the Chief Operating Officer, and all practice groups. The ELA will be involved in many of the Firm’s strategic programs, special projects, and executive-level administrative functions.

Responsibilities

Strategic Operations & Administration

• In coordination with the President and COO, activates operational strategies to manage and support the growth and success of the Firm
• Generates, inputs, and monitors key datapoints for analysis by Firm leadership
• Contributes to the upkeep and maintenance of all operating and administrative procedures and policies of the Firm
• Coordinates executive-level meetings involving the Shareholders, Directors, and strategic Firm committees, including agenda preparation, minutes, and follow-up
• Manages daily administrative needs for Danville office including supplies, inventory, cleaning coordination, and general office upkeep
• Daily processing of incoming and outgoing Firm correspondence in Danville office including USPS, FedEx, UPS, and other carriers

Technology

• Pilots new and emerging technologies with COO to determine their potential value to the Firm
• Assists in implementation of new Firm technology through instructional material and standard operating procedures for most productive use

Financial Management

• Monitors and reports throughout the year status of Firm’s annual operating budget in coordination with COO
• Assists with controls for the Firm’s corporate credit cards

Talent Management & Human Resources

• Coordinates scheduling of all Firm recruitment and hiring with President & COO, including summer associate recruiting
• Maintains key local and regional relationships to strengthen the pool of talent available to the Firm
• Upkeeps payroll and HR software and processes; provides key data
• Tracks key datapoints for all staff and attorneys around defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Assists the COO to assess and renew the employee health and benefits plans
• Ensures the employee handbook is developed, maintained, and followed

Legal & Client Support

• Assists President & CEO with client-facing work through document preparation, writing, editing, and research
• Maintains and nurtures key local relationships for President & Firm
• Summarizes and organize documents and records
• Case management, scheduling, and prioritization
• Coordinate mailings, deliveries, and court (paper and electronic) filings where appropriate
• Provide general support to clients and visitors in person, over the phone, and online
• Open new client matters and perform conflict of interest checks
• Organize and maintain client files, and prepare client files for closing

Strategic Partnerships

• Maintain and monitor all sponsorship and partnership requests
• Assess partnership options and create an annual plan
• Liaise with external partners for best impact
• Cultivate community engagement through participation in key events

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Ability to maintain accurate time records
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate in person, via email, and telephone to provide information with professional courtesy and friendliness
• Strong organizational skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge and skills
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Access to a vehicle and willingness to drive to complete firm-related tasks
• Ability to structure and process qualitative and quantitative data to draw insights

About PLDR Law

With locations in Lynchburg and Danville, VA, PLDR Law provides comprehensive legal services to Central and Southern Virginia. We partner with corporate and individual clients to provide efficient, cost-effective legal solutions. Our practice areas include civil litigation, construction law, divorce and family law, business creation, corporate transactions, employment law counsel and risk management, commercial real estate, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, personal injury, estate planning and administration, education, land use, and administrative law.

PLDR Law is an equal opportunity employer.

Submit Your Application

If you are interested in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter to Megan Gould, Chief Operating Officer, at mgould (at) pldrlaw.com.

LITIGATION ATTORNEY - Danville or Lynchburg 

PLDR Law seeks to add a motivated, team-oriented attorney to make an immediate impact in our growing firm. 

You’ll join a 10-attorney team working on a diverse array of challenging matters that include, but are by no means limited to, a mix of commercial, fiduciary, employment, construction, and general civil litigation. Our ideal candidate is an excellent teammate and has the drive and polish to build their own book of business while also supporting our efforts to build systems that ensure we are most effective, efficient, and strategic. In addition to litigation, our practice takes a holistic approach, supporting clients not only in the courtroom, but with comprehensive legal counsel as needs arise. 

PLDR Law offers a competitive salary and compensation package with additional incentive opportunities. With two locations in Danville and Lynchburg, Virginia, we offer candidates a unique opportunity to participate in a professional legal operation while living in a comfortable, relaxed, and community-centered environment. We are open to having this position based in either location. 

We put the client experience and relationship with our firm first, above all else, and we’re looking for an attorney who enjoys: 

• Working directly with clients to create legal strategies with them in person and on the phone/video 

• Working as part of a team, performing the actions within your job description and responsibilities but also assisting other team members when needed 

• Legal technology and innovation 

• Pushing against the status quo, not just doing things the way they've "always been done" 

• Always doing the right thing for clients, no matter what 

• Accomplishing clear performance expectations 

• Open and transparent feedback and communication, and being rewarded for exceeding expectations 

Salary Range: 

Starting salary commensurate with experience 

Responsibilities: 

• Providing a comprehensive, anticipatory, and enjoyable experience for our clients 

• Guiding new and existing clients through legal strategies that will be in their best interests 

• Contributing to the success of the team even if it means going outside of your job description 

• Contributing to our solid team culture and lean, efficient operations 

• Helping to grow the firm's presence throughout the region 

Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will have experience working in firms with relationship-driven client operations, meeting with clients and involvement in consultation meetings, counseling clients on best practices and legal compliance, and a record of success moving clients through the litigation process at all stages in state and/or federal courts.  

They will be driven to exceed expectations and contribute to the growth of the firm in a meaningful way and will have the following qualifications: 

• Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia 

• At least 5 years of experience working in civil litigation, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload and provide direction to support attorneys and staff 

• High emotional intelligence 

• Business and tech-savvy, or a quick learner 

• Experience with, and comfort with, one-on-one consultation meetings with clients on your own 

About PLDR Law 

With locations in Danville and Lynchburg, Virginia, PLDR Law provides comprehensive legal services to Central and Southern Virginia. We partner with corporate and individual clients to provide efficient, cost-effective legal solutions. Our practice areas include civil litigation, employment law counsel and risk management, divorce and family law, business creation and business counsel, corporate transactions, commercial real estate, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, estate planning and administration (including trust creation and administration), personal injury, construction law, education counsel, land use, and administrative law.  

PLDR Law is an equal opportunity employer. 

Submit Your Application  

If you are interested in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter to Megan Gould, Chief Operating Officer, at mgould (@) pldrlaw.com