Legal Assistant (Tysons, VA)

Woods Rogers PLC.; Tysons, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) + matching

Paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employer-paid Parking

Job summary

Woods Rogers is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Tysons office. This full-time, non-exempt role supports intellectual property and/or litigation attorneys and follows a Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

The position requires at least one year of Legal Assistant experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook). Compensation ranges from $32.00 to $42.00 per hour, depending on experience, with firm benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to new processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive client information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day secretarial support to the Firm’s attorneys, including scheduling meetings, answering phone calls, welcoming clients and other visitors, and processing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Produce, review, and send legal documents and reports.
• Enter billable time into timekeeping system.
• Complete all billing and invoicing tasks in a timely manner.
• Navigate government and court websites to understand and comply with requirements for filings and procedures.
• File case documents and close files as needed.
• Communicate effectively with potential clients via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Follow established procedures to refer and coordinate conflict checks as needed.
• Take initiative to reach out to attorneys and staff members who may need assistance.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) + matching
• Paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Parking

Skills

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Woods Rogers is seeking to hire an experienced Legal Assistant to join our exceptional team of legal staff. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting intellectual property and/or litigation attorneys. This is a full-time, non-exempt role in our Tysons office. The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Firm Overview

Woods Rogers is a Virginia-based law firm delivering uncommon service and solutions. More than 135 attorneys collaborate across disciplines to provide business-focused legal advice to a diverse range of clients, from individuals to large corporations. With outstanding talent, strong relationships, and an exceptional culture, we are redefining the legal experience for clients. Learn more at woodsrogers.com.

Salary Range: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour.

This is the firm’s good faith pay range for this hiring cycle. The firm handles compensation discussions only after an offer is extended.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and colleagues.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive client information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day secretarial support to the Firm’s attorneys, including scheduling meetings, answering phone calls, welcoming clients and other visitors, and processing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Produce, review, and send legal documents and reports.
• Enter billable time into timekeeping system.
• Complete all billing and invoicing tasks in a timely manner.
• Navigate government and court websites to understand and comply with requirements for filings and procedures.
• File case documents and close files as needed.
• Communicate effectively with potential clients via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Follow established procedures to refer and coordinate conflict checks as needed.
• Take initiative to reach out to attorneys and staff members who may need assistance.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) + matching
• Paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Parking

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds.

Woods Rogers is an equal opportunity employer.