Litigation Legal Assistant

Orionplacement; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is looking for a Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in Charlottesville, Virginia. This full-time position requires legal administrative experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office. You'll play a vital role in case management, document preparation, and client communication within a respected law firm known for ethical practices and professional development opportunities. Benefits include competitive pay, dental and vision insurance, and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Legal assistant, litigation assistant, or paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegals with case administration and filings.
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents.
• Maintain attorney calendars and case deadlines.
• Organize and manage paper and electronic case files.
• Communicate professionally with clients and courts.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Proofreading skills

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Pay:$42,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected Virginia law firm with a strong reputation for quality legal work, professionalism, and employee development.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals on active litigation matters in a meaningful support role.
• Build hands‑on experience with case files, pleadings, discovery, motions, trial preparation, client communication, and court filings.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Enjoy a stable full‑time role with competitive pay, benefits, and long‑term growth potential.

Location

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA and is on‑site. This is a great fit for someone who wants to be part of a professional office environment and work directly with attorneys, paralegals, staff, and clients.

Note

Candidates must have strong legal administrative, litigation support, or paralegal experience, along with excellent organization, confidentiality, communication, and proofreading skills.

About Us

We are an established Virginia law firm serving clients across a broad range of litigation, business, and personal legal matters. Our team is known for professionalism, strong client service, ethical practice, and a supportive work environment that values staff development. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys and paralegals with litigation matters, client files, court filings, scheduling, and case administration.
• Maintain attorney calendars, case deadlines, active file lists, and important litigation dates.
• Draft, proofread, revise, and format letters, pleadings, motions, discovery, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, attorneys, staff, and outside professionals.
• Organize, maintain, index, store, and retrieve paper and electronic case files.
• Assist with discovery, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, trial preparation, hearings, and case materials.
• Help prepare and file motions, pleadings, and routine litigation documents according to court procedures.
• Research case‑related information using existing files and other resources.
• Track and monitor attorney CLE hours and assist with administrative follow‑up.
• Work with attorneys to support accurate monthly billing and timely case updates.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard client information at all times.

Qualifications

• Legal assistant, litigation assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal experience preferred.
• Litigation support experience strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, electronic files, calendaring, and document management.
• Excellent proofreading skills, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, reliability, and client service.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, court filings, trial preparation, or attorney support is a strong plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work in a professional, respected law firm environment where staff are valued.
• You will support meaningful litigation work and play an important role in keeping cases organized and moving forward.
• You will have the opportunity to grow your legal support skills while working with experienced attorneys and paralegals.
• You will be part of a team that values collaboration, accuracy, confidentiality, and strong client service.
• You will receive competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, and professional development support.

Benefits

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• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance