Legal Assistant – Family Law Practice Group
Blankingship & Keith, PC, a respected 42-lawyer firm located in Fairfax City, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Family Law 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 family law.
- 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Blankingship & Keith is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected category under applicable law.
To Apply:Please send 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.