Legal Staff Paralegal in Leesburg, VA

Law Firm

Leesburg, VA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Leesburg, VA

Legal Staff

2-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
As a Legal Assistant, you will be integral in supporting the legal team and fostering meaningful client relationships. Your main responsibilities will include:

- Client Relations: Professionally communicating with clients to gather necessary documents, provide updates on their cases, and build empathetic relationships to support them throughout their legal processes.
- File Management: Maintaining comprehensive client files, ensuring proper categorization, tracking document completion, and systematic filing to ensure organization and accessibility.
- Deadline Management: Monitoring critical dates such as court deadlines, filing requirements, and compliance timelines to ensure smooth progression of all legal matters.
- Documentation & Filing: Preparing, filing, and tracking petitions, applications, and supporting documents with governmental agencies through electronic systems and mail correspondence.
- Administrative Support: Handling various office responsibilities while keeping organized records of all filings and communications.
- Multi-tasking: Managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in meeting all responsibilities.

Education and Experience Information:
- Experience: Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in office support, administrative assistance, or a related role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
- Core Competencies:
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Superior attention to detail with excellent proofreading capabilities.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
- Quick learner with the capacity to retain complex, technical information.
- Outstanding client service orientation.
- Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Salary Information:
While specific salary details are not provided, the position offers a full-time benefits package that includes:

- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
- Retirement: 401(k) with matching contributions.
- Time Off: 15 accrued PTO days plus 10 paid holidays annually.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule from Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with no nights or weekends required. Offices close at 12 PM every Friday during the summer months.
- Company Culture: A fun, progressive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Legal Information:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability status, or other protected characteristics. The law firm participates in E-Verify and is an official Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Company.