Legal Assistant

Location: Fairfax, VA

Description: Our client, a prominent DC metro law firm, is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Family Law practice group. This position is ideal for candidates with strong litigation, technical, and administrative skills who can efficiently manage case progression, maintain case information, and provide high-quality support to attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare documents for state and federal court filings, including discovery requests/responses, pleadings, motions, letters, and other legal documents.
• Handle e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Schedule meetings and appointments, maintain attorney calendars, and manage contact information.
• Conduct new client intake, handle time entry and billing, and maintain organized files using the firm’s electronic records management system.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements.
• Prepare and process transcription, correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in legal administrative support, particularly in family law.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with a focus on accuracy in spelling, grammar, and proofreading.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with e-filing systems, document management, and time and billing systems.
• Transcription experience is a plus.

• Must hold a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Proficiency in Case Management Software is required
• Ability to proficiently perform Billing Functions
• Experience in Calendar Management is necessary
• Strong skills in Client Relations are essential
• Familiarity with Law Office procedures and operations
• Must have experience in Litigation
• Knowledgeable in Civil Litigation
• Proficient in Litigation Filing
• Prior experience with Litigation Documents is necessary
• Must have Litigation Experience
• Familiarity with Family Law is a plus
• Ability to handle Complaints professionally
• Experience with Discovery process in legal cases
• Must be adept in e-Discovery procedures
• Attendance and participation in Trials is required
• Prior Trial Experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Trial Exhibits and their management
• Experience in Trial Preparation is necessary
• Ability to Draft Pleadings proficiently
• Experience in preparing Pleadings is required