What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Constangy?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
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 courts, and federal filing experience with ECF/PACER. Prior experience working with document management systems like iManage and FileSite 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 onlineand 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.
Requirements
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.