Legal Administrative Assistant, Litigation

Job overview

The Legal Administrative Assistant, Litigation role is onsite in Falls Church, VA. The salary range is $65,000–$75,000 per year. The position supports the office’s Managing Partner and equity partners in Business Solutions, Restructuring, and Financial litigation practices.

What you'll do

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize litigation documents and correspondence
• assist with electronic court filings
• maintain calendars, deadlines, and case schedules
• organize files and case materials
• communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and colleagues
• process expense reports, client billing, and time entry
• and help attorneys stay organized and meet deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal administrative assistant

litigation

bankruptcy support

court filings

cm/ecf

pacer

falls church va

whiteford taylor & preston

$65,000–$75,000

full-time

legal document preparation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package, professional growth and development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of law-firm legal administrative, legal secretary, or practice assistant experience, plus litigation or bankruptcy experience and familiarity with CM/ECF, PACER, and court filing systems.

About the employer

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.