Legal Assistant - Land Use

Job Description

Job Description

Organizational Overview

Our client is a well-respected commercial real estate law firm, located in Northern Virginia with 40 years in the legal industry. With 4 offices throughout Northern Virginia, 42 attorneys and a complementary mix of practice groups, the firm has grown to serve its clients’ ever changing needs.

Position Summary

We are seeking a legal assistant with six or more years of experience to support three attorneys in the land use practice. It is essential that the candidate be well organized, a good writer, and possess superior administrative skills. Microsoft Office/Word experience required.

The firm offers a friendly office environment and benefits that include health insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, and paid time off and holidays. The standard schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with one hour for lunch (37.5-hour workweek). Salary is commensurate with experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys specializing in land use matters.
  
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents.
  
• Manage and organize case files, correspondence, and supporting documentation related to land use matters.
  
• Coordinate and track deadlines.
  
• Maintain communication with municipal and state agencies, planning departments, and clients.
  
• Conduct basic legal or factual research to support land use and zoning projects.
  
• Monitor and maintain attorney calendars, docket systems, and projects.
  

Education, Certifications and Years of Experience

• College degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent technology skills
  
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
  
• Microsoft Office/Word/Worldox/iManage experience preferred.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to previous employers and projects.
  
• Proven ability to build long-term relationships with clients and colleagues.
  

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

The firm offers a friendly office environment and benefits that include health insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, and paid time off and holidays. The standard schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with one hour for lunch (37.5-hour workweek).

Physical Demands

This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office or remote setting. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to operate computers and related equipment, and communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment up to 25 pounds may be required. The role may also involve bending, reaching, or kneeling when setting up or troubleshooting hardware. Visual acuity is necessary for prolonged use of computer monitors and diagnosing technical issues.