About this role
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Location: Fairfax County, VA
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000
Overview
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support a fast-paced legal team. This role will provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring efficient case management, document preparation, and scheduling coordination. The ideal candidate brings recent experience within a law firm environment and thrives in a deadline-driven setting.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, attorneys, and internal staff
- Maintain and update case management systems and records
- Manage calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate court appearances
- Answer and direct calls, take detailed messages, and follow up as needed
- Process expense reimbursements and check requests
- Maintain multiple schedules and provide timely reminders
Legal Support
- Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
- Assist with court filings and preparation of statements and forms
- Support legal research activities and coordinate with vendors, experts, and opposing counsel
- Assist with trial preparation, including briefs and supporting materials
- Organize and maintain discovery and pleading binders
Scheduling & Coordination
- Schedule meetings, depositions, and client appointments
- Arrange travel logistics for attorneys as needed
Qualifications
- 2+ years of recent experience in a law firm environment