Legal Administrative Assistant

Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 plus bonus

Location: Fairfax, VA

Hours: 37,5, if you take a 1/2 hour lunch and 40 hours if you take an hour lunch

You can start as early as 7 am to 9 am 

Work Model: Onsite 5 days a week

We are partnering with a law firm seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, technologically savvy, and committed to producing high-quality work in a fast-paced professional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and document support to attorneys and legal staff.
  • Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence.
  • Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and email communications.
  • Handle electronic court filings and maintain filing deadlines.
  • Scan, organize, and manage documents within the firm’s paperless document management system.
  • Convert, combine, and edit PDF documents using PDF software.
  • Maintain accurate electronic files and records.
  • Coordinate projects and assignments from inception through completion while ensuring accuracy and quality.
  • Assist with other administrative and legal support duties as needed.

Qualifications

  • One year of litigation legal experience at a law firm
  • Strong work ethic, professionalism, and reliability.
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Exceptional typing, proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
  • Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with technology and the ability to learn new software quickly.
  • Experience working in a paperless office environment is preferred.

Technical Skills

Candidates should have experience with:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Electronic filing (e-filing)
  • PDF document management software (including pdfDocs or similar programs)
  • Scanning and electronic document organization
  • Document management systems

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary of $60,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional work product and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

 

in Fairfax, VA, Virginia