Dynamic Litigation Legal Assistant: Case & Calendar Pro

Kaufman and Canoles; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing/401(k)

Generous Leave Benefits

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kaufman & Canoles in Virginia Beach seeks a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to provide administrative and client-service support to attorneys and clients.

The role requires handling filing, calendars, discovery, and trial-prep tasks, with a focus on confidentiality and professional client interaction. Strong organization and communication are essential for success in this team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of litigation legal assistant or legal secretary experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate/bachelor degree or paralegal training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, docketing practices, and e-filing systems.
• Commercial Real Estate experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• File documents electronically with state and federal courts, ensuring deadlines.
• Maintain attorney calendars with court deadlines, hearings, and meetings.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper case files, pleadings, and exhibits.
• Assist with discovery, including requests, responses, and document productions.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial prep.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and team members.
• Track, prioritize, and follow up on assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with opening new matters, conflict checks, and closing files as needed.
• Enter, review, and submit attorney time, expenses, invoices, and billing info.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with firm policies and ethical obligations.

Skills

Litigation support

Client service

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate or related training

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF software

Electronic court filing systems

Job description

Kaufman & Canoles in Virginia Beach seeks a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to provide administrative and client-service support to attorneys and clients.

The role requires handling filing, calendars, discovery, and trial-prep tasks, with a focus on confidentiality and professional client interaction. Strong organization and communication are essential for success in this team-driven environment.