Summary

As a Legal Assistant, you will be integral to supporting legal professionals in a law office environment. Your core responsibilities will include legal research, document review, and case management, ensuring that all legal documentation is accurate and well-organized. With your administrative experience, you will assist in maintaining efficient office operations and contribute to the preparation of litigation materials. Join our team to help deliver exceptional legal services and support our clients' needs.

Full job description

Provides professional client relationship management with external clients.
Creates, edits, and proofreads complex and practice-specific legal documents, forms, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Creates and maintains client/matter lists and communication lists.
Organizes and accurately maintains physical and electronic documents and files in a timely manner. Creates and maintains working files and binders as requested. Utilizes Firm provided software to accurately store email messages, and maintain and retrieve files.
Utilizes Outlook to schedule appointments and calendar dates. Maintains contacts in Outlook.
Demonstrates working knowledge of internet resources to perform basic legal research and print off cases, as requested.
Utilizes firm software to open new matters, prepare engagement letters, and process conflict reports.
Initiates client file transfer requests and assists with client disengagements.
May facilitate the secure transfer of case/client data in accordance with firm’s data security policy.
Provides backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteers for overflow work assignments when time permits and actively seeks to maximize productivity and promote teamwork. Participates in departmental projects designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues.
Acts and assists as a proactive mentor for junior staff and new employees. Assists with training regarding specific Firm processes and procedures as requested.

ABOUT YOU:

Minimum of 3 years recent Legal Secretarial experience, and/or 3 years of Administrative Secretary experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Administrative: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Fairfax, VA 22032 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Fairfax, VA 22032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

LegumFitzpatrick, PLC

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