Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

Simms Showers LLP; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Simms Showers LLP is seeking a Civil Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in a role that provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and legal support. You will handle client intake, matter setup, legal research, drafting, discovery, document management, filings, billing, trial prep, and collaborate with attorneys throughout matters.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining accurate files and deadlines.

Qualifications

• College degree or relevant work experience.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Comfortability with AI platforms preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and process orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Client intake and matter management, establishing new matters in Clio and maintaining accurate files.
• Litigation support: research, drafting pleadings, filings, and service.
• Discovery & case preparation: manage discovery, Bates stamping, exhibit prep, and timelines.
• Client & attorney support: coordinate meetings and follow-ups.
• Document management & admin support: maintain files, billing, and archiving.
• Employment law support: research and data management related to police matters.

Skills

Strong writing

Proofreading

Attention to detail

AI platforms

Process orientation

Education

College degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
Simms Showers LLP

We're hiring a Civil Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team.

Who We Are

The vision of Simms Showers LLP is to integrate our faith into the practice of law with excellence, to help people, and glorify God. We are a mission-driven firm in the fullest sense. Our shared faith shapes how we treat one another, how we approach our work, and how we understand what it means to serve clients with excellence.

The culture is both intellectually rigorous and genuinely warm. We collaborate closely, invest in one another, and enjoy working together.

The Role

The Civil Litigation Legal Assistant provides administrative, operational, and legal support to attorneys and paralegals within the firm’s Civil Litigation department. This position assists with client intake and matter setup, legal research and drafting, discovery, document management, court filings, billing, trial preparation, and works closely with attorneys throughout the lifecycle of a matter.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate files, meeting deadlines, communicating professionally with clients and attorneys, and handling confidential information. The Legal Assistant is expected to work collaboratively with the litigation team and provide dependable support from initial client intake through case resolution and file closeout.

Job Duties Include:

• Client Intake & Matter Management: Manage prospective client intake, schedule consultations, prepare engagement materials, establish new matters in Clio, and maintain accurate client files, trackers, and documentation throughout the life of the matter.
• Litigation & Legal Support: Provide day-to-day support to civil litigation attorneys, including legal research, drafting pleadings and other legal documents, proofreading filings and correspondence, preparing templates, and assisting with court filings and service.
• Discovery & Case Preparation: Assist with all phases of discovery, including document collection, organization, Bates stamping, drafting and reviewing discovery materials, evidence management, case timelines, exhibit preparation, and trial binders.
• Client & Attorney Support: Coordinate meetings, calls, and follow-up with clients and attorneys; track outstanding questions and tasks; facilitate communication; and provide ongoing administrative and operational support for active matters.
• Employment Law Support: Assist with employment matters (including many matters representing police officers) through jurisdictional and compensation research, data collection and analysis, Excel spreadsheet management, preparation of charts and exhibits, organization of negotiation materials, and arbitration support.
• Document Management & Administrative Support: Maintain organized electronic and physical files, coordinate documents for attorney review and signature, track billable work, assist with billing and matter closeout, archive closed files, and provide general administrative support to the litigation team as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the Managing Litigation Paralegal or Attorneys.

Compensation & and Benefits

• $22-$27 an hour depending on qualifications and experience
• Significant retirement benefits including 401(k) with 4% firm match, cash balance contributions and profit-sharing contributions
• Multiple health insurance options with the firm paying 75% of individual premiums for all plans and 60% of all family premiums

Skills and Qualifications

• College degree or relevant work experience
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Comfortability with AI platforms preferred
• Strong attention to detail and process orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Learn More

For additional information, please see our LinkedIn and Mission Statement.