Andrea Barja

Andrea Barja is an experienced legal professional with a robust background in paralegal and project management roles. Currently serving as a Senior Paralegal and Project Manager at Essex Bank since January 2016, Andrea previously worked at LeClairRyan from November 2010 to July 2019, focusing on business litigation. Additional experience includes a contractor role at Altria Client Services through Special Counsel, and litigation paralegal positions at Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C. and Powell & Parrish, P.C., where responsibilities included high-volume litigation engagement, training paralegals, and negotiating settlements. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations, Political Science, and Communications from Goucher College.