Legal Assistant in Fairfax, Virginia at Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP

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.

How to Apply: Please apply online at our website, or email your resume to our Recruiting Coordinator, Lauren Branch, at lbranch@constangy.com.

Duties & 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

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

*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

· And more

*These benefits are subject to change

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is NOT open to receiving candidates from recruiters.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); gender; gender expression or identity; change of sex or transgender status; sexual orientation; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military or veteran status; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.