About the role:
Join a well-established boutique law firm specializing in litigation and general legal practice. As a Legal Secretary, you’ll provide direct support to attorneys handling family law matters while helping keep cases and daily office operations organized and running smoothly. From preparing and filing legal documents and managing court deadlines to coordinating calendars and communicating with clients, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, close-knit legal environment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal administrative professional looking to expand their litigation experience, work alongside a supportive team, and grow within a firm that values work-life balance and professional development.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct legal and administrative support to an attorney in a busy family law/litigation practice
- Prepare, format, proofread, and e-file pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and appointments
- Assist with discovery, including organizing litigation materials and tracking deadlines
- Maintain organized electronic case files using legal case and document management software
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties
- Answer phones, greet clients, and support general office operations as part of a small team
Qualifications
- 2+ years of legal secretarial or legal administrative experience, preferably in a law firm
- Prior experience supporting attorneys in a litigation practice
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel (including formulas), and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with court procedures and electronic filing systems; Virginia e-filing preferred
- Experience with NetDocuments, Caret Legal, or similar software preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, and formatting skills
- Strong organization and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Schedule: Monday- Friday from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Pay: $24-$28/hr
