Legal Administrative Assistant

Position Overview

Our client, a boutique law firm in Northern Virginia, is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys handling criminal defense and civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable supporting attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. Fluency in Spanish is required to effectively communicate with clients.

• Assisting with filing documents in state and local courts
• Maintaining physical and electronic case files
• Organizing discovery materials, pleadings, and case documents
• Communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as directed

• Answering and screening incoming phone calls and greeting clients professionally
• Opening, sorting, and distributing mail and correspondence
• Preparing, scanning, photocopying, and assembling binders for hearings, trials, and meetings
• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading routine legal correspondence
• Maintaining attorney calendars, including court dates, deadlines, and appointments
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive and privileged information
• Performing general administrative duties and other tasks as assigned