Legal Assistant

Job Summary

Legal Assistant

A midsize law firm based in Northern Virginia is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented legal administrative professional with extensive experience in office management, document preparation, and organizational support.

• Location:
  
  Vienna, Virginia
• Job type:
  Permanent
• Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
• Work hours:
  
  9 to 5
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree
• Experience:
  
  2 years

• Responsible for drafting documents, transcription, formatting, e-filing, coordinating service of process, calendaring, and trial preparation.
• Assisted attorneys by proof-reading, formatting and preparing discovery documents, pleadings, subpoenas, motions and status letters.
• Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and attorneys.
• Maintain and update case record system.
• Answer phone calls, take notes, and redirect calls when appropriate.
• Keep multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
• Input expense reimbursement and check requests.
• Support legal research by communicating with vendors, experts, opposing counsel, and other staff.
• Assist with trial preparation and briefs.
• Index and update pleading and discovery binders.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Schedule client and attorneys appointments.

• Minimum 2+ years recent legal experience within a law firm.
• Proficiency in typing (65+ wpm).
• Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures.
• Solid understanding of technical legal terminology and court filings.
• Experience with trial preparation and briefs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail and accuracy.

Starting salary for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per year plus overtime. A generous benefits package includes medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long term care insurance, college savings plan, 401(k) and profit sharing. Pay offered will be based on several factors including education, work experience, location, duties, certifications, etc. Randstad also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401(k) contribution (eligible).

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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.