Legal Assistant

Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, LLP Staff • Fairfax, VA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP seeks a full-time, permanent Legal Assistant for its Fairfax, VA office. Prior experience in civil litigation is necessary, with labor & employment law experience a plus. Candidates must have experience filing with Virginia state court, and federal filing experience with ECF/PACER. Prior experience working with document management systems like iManage is a must. Ideal candidates will be proactive problem solvers and think critically on how to support a litigation-heavy practice.

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

Nice To Haves

• labor & employment law experience a plus
• Prior experience working with document management systems like iManage is a must
• Prior experience with CompuLaw docketing software is preferred

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files and other filings for a litigation team
• Conduct 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
• Coordinate 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed