Legal Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files and other filings for a litigation team
• Congduct state filing online and federal filing using ECF/PACER
• Use CompuLaw docketing system to maintain and monitor deadlines
• Maintain electronic calendars for assigned attorneys
• Submit expense reimbursements on behalf of attorneys
• Coooperate with accounting department on billing and related administrative matters
• Review and follow-up on client deadlines and calendar appointments
• Prepare and update case status reports for clients and attorneys
• Miscellaneous clerical tasks, such as scanning, photocopying, and preparing folders and files for attorneys and paralegals
• Manage the conflict check and client intake process for new matters
• Professionally communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and firm personnel
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a civil litigation law firm; labor & employment litigation defense experience a plus
• Proficiency with state filing in Virginia; Proficiency with federal filing with ECF/PACER is required
• Prior experience with CompuLaw docketing software is preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Products like Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays including Juneteenth
Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Teladoc coverage for remote medical care
Group Term Life Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability

And more

This position is NOT open to receiving candidates from recruiters.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); gender; gender expression or identity; change of sex or transgender status; sexual orientation; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military or veteran status; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.