Legal Administrative Assistant

Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino LLP; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Tysons is seeking an experienced litigation secretary to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, e-filing with courts, maintaining case files, and performing various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of litigation experience, a solid understanding of court rules, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Solid understanding of court rules, procedures and calendaring.
• Experience with Federal and Virginia filing/e-filing procedures.
• Experience with Federal and Virginia filing/e‑filling procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• NetDocuments and Bill4Time knowledge a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure, self‑reliant and can prioritize workload.
• Must be organized, detail‑oriented, have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise correspondence and legal documents.
• E-file/filing with various state and federal courts.
• Maintain case files and trial binders.
• Answer phones; time entry and billing (paper and e‑billing).
• Prepare expense reimbursements; coordinate travel; scheduling for depositions and meetings.
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Understanding of court rules and procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

AA+ degree

Tools

NetDocuments

Bill4Time

Job description

We are a boutique law firm in Tysons Corner looking for an experienced litigation secretary who can thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities include: preparing/revising correspondence, legal documents, memos, preparing all variety of pleadings, etc.; e‑filing/filing with various state and federal courts; calendaring; organizing and maintaining case files and trial binders; answering phones; time entry and billing (both paper and e‑billing); preparing expense reimbursements, coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling for depositions and meetings, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• AA+ degree preferred.
• 3‑5 years of litigation experience.
• Solid understanding of court rules, procedures and calendaring.
• Experience with Federal and Virginia filing/e‑filling procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• NetDocuments and Bill4Time knowledge a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure, self‑reliant and can prioritize workload.
• Must be organized, detail‑oriented, have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.

This is a full‑time position (40 hours/week) with occasional overtime. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Principals only, please.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice