Legal Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in Alexandria, Virginia. This role is well suited to someone with at least two years of experience handling court-related documentation, maintaining critical deadlines, and coordinating legal administrative work. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing electronic filing processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit legal documents through electronic court filing systems with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain attorney calendars, track court deadlines, and help ensure all filings and case activities stay on schedule.
• Organize case materials, correspondence, and supporting records so information is easy to access and up to date.
• Assist with litigation support tasks, including drafting routine legal documents and assembling filing packets.
• Monitor court rules and filing requirements to help ensure documents meet jurisdiction-specific standards.
• Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, and internal team members regarding filing status, scheduling, and case logistics.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a Legal Assistant or similar legal support position.
• Hands-on experience with electronic filing systems and court submission procedures.
• Working knowledge of civil litigation processes and legal documentation practices.
• Strong calendar management skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines at once.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when preparing and reviewing documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with legal teams.