Litigation Legal Assistant

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

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Kaufman & Canoles could be the perfect business law firm for you. You will find success - and great satisfaction - if your vision for your own career matches up with our core values: forward-thinking, hard-working, progressive, entrepreneurial and a can-do spirit. An energizing and professional work environment, Kaufman & Canoles offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing/401(k)
• Generous Leave Benefits
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

Kaufman & Canoles is an equal opportunity employer.

Kaufman & Canoles is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant for its Virginia Beach office to provide administrative and client-service support to attorneys and clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• File documents electronically with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
• Maintain attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, conferences, and other case-related dates.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper case files, pleadings, discovery materials, exhibits, correspondence, and client documents.
• Assist with discovery, including preparing discovery requests and responses, organizing document productions, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with attorneys and paralegals.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation, including scheduling, notices, exhibits, binders, witness materials, and logistics.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, experts, and internal team members.
• Track, prioritize, and follow up on assignments to ensure timely completion of case-related tasks.
• Assist with opening new matters, conflict checks, engagement letters, closing files, and other administrative processes as needed.
• Enter, review, and submit attorney time, expense reimbursements, invoices, and other billing-related information as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information and comply with all firm policies and ethical obligations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of litigation legal assistant or legal secretary experience in a law firm or legal department environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or related legal training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, court rules, docketing practices, and electronic court filing systems.
• Commercial Real Estate experience is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management systems, time-entry platforms, PDF software, and other commonly used legal technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading, grammar, and editing ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple attorneys, priorities, deadlines, and assignments with accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, follow-through, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong client service orientation.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.