Legal Assistant – Personal Injury
Blankingship & Keith, PC, a respected 42-lawyer firm located in Fairfax City, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injury practice group. This role is ideal for candidates with strong litigation, technical, and administrative skills who can manage the progression of cases, create and maintain electronic files, and prepare and process complex legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Support:
- Draft and prepare legal documents for state and federal court filings, including discovery requests/responses, pleadings, motions, and letters.
- Handle e-filing in state and federal courts.
Administrative Support:
- Schedule meetings and appointments, maintain attorney calendars, and manage contact information.
- Conduct new client intake, handle time entry and billing, and organize file maintenance using the firm’s electronic records management system.
- Coordinate attorney travel and expense reimbursement.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience, with a focus on personal injury litigation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with e-filing systems, document management, and time/billing systems.
- Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills.
- Attention to detail, including accurate spelling, grammar, and proofreading.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous paid time off program.
To Apply:
Please send your resume to clocke@bklawva.com.
Legal Assistant – Family Law
Blankingship & Keith, PC, a prominent 42-lawyer firm in Fairfax City, is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Family Law practice group. This position is ideal for candidates with strong litigation, technical, and administrative skills who can efficiently manage case progression, maintain case information, and provide high-quality support to attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Support:
- Prepare documents for state and federal court filings, including discovery requests/responses, pleadings, motions, letters, and other legal documents.
- Handle e-filing in state and federal courts.
Administrative Support:
- Schedule meetings and appointments, maintain attorney calendars, and manage contact information.
- Conduct new client intake, handle time entry and billing, and maintain organized files using the firm’s electronic records management system.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements.
- Prepare and process transcription, correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in legal administrative support, particularly in family law.
- Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with a focus on accuracy in spelling, grammar, and proofreading.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with e-filing systems, document management, and time and billing systems.
- Transcription experience is a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a profit-sharing component.
- Generous paid time off program.
To Apply:
Submit your resume to clocke@bklawva.com.
Blankingship & Keith is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, or any other category protected by applicable law.