Legal Assistant

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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Administrative

Reference ID: 10016710

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/5JFxn2


Addison Group's client in Alexandria, VA is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their team on a hybrid, contract to hire basis! This role pays $30-33/hr and has a conversion salary of $70-75k. Apply here to learn more!

Objectives of this role

  • Ensure the office is running smoothly at all times
  • Support attorneys in optimizing their billable time
  • Track deadlines to ensure legal documents are filed in a timely manner
  • Represent the organization with professionalism and integrity when dealing with clients and court officials
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of organizational and client information

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email
  • Draft, proofread, and file or send legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent
  • Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling appointments, making photocopies, and compiling complex documentation
  • Create and maintain case files, including producing and editing transcripts
  • Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers
  • Perform legal and background research when requested

Required skills and qualifications

  • Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Word-processing ability of 50–80 words per minute with high degree of accuracy
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, or certification as legal assistant
  • Knowledge of online court filing systems
  • Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously
  • Experience using dictation and transcription software


Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. 

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