Legal Assistant Woodbridge
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2 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Organizational Overview
Our client is a well-respected commercial real estate law firm located in Northern Virginia with 40 years in the legal industry. With 4 offices throughout Northern Virginia 42 attorneys and a complementary mix of practice groups the firm has grown to serve its clients ever changing needs.
Position Summary
We are seeking a legal assistant with six or more years of experience to support three attorneys in the land use practice. It is essential that the candidate be well organized a good writer and possess superior administrative skills. Microsoft Office/Word experience required.
The firm offers a friendly office environment and benefits that include health insurance 401(k) profit sharing and paid time off and holidays. The standard schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with one hour for lunch (37.5-hour workweek). Salary is commensurate with experience.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorneys specializing in land use matters.
- Prepare edit and proofread legal documents.
- Manage and organize case files correspondence and supporting documentation related to land use matters.
- Coordinate and track deadlines.
- Maintain communication with municipal and state agencies planning departments and clients.
- Conduct basic legal or factual research to support land use and zoning projects.
- Monitor and maintain attorney calendars docket systems and projects.
Requirements
Education Certifications and Years of Experience
- College degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must have excellent technology skills
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Microsoft Office/Word/Worldox/iManage experience preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to previous employers and projects.
- Proven ability to build long-term relationships with clients and colleagues.
Benefits
Required Skills:
Must have excellent technology skills Excellent writing and proofreading skills Microsoft Office/Word/Worldox/iManage experience preferred. Demonstrated commitment to previous employers and projects. Proven ability to build long-term relationships with clients and colleagues.
Required Education:
College degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
