Legal Assistant Paralegal

Job Description

Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Domestic/Family/Civil Litigation

FairFax VA

JC Law is the largest family law practice in the state of VA with additional offices throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1962, the firm has grown in both size and capability into its current leadership position amongst some of the nation’s top family law firms.

We are in the business of perfecting the art of practicing law. Our unique approach to litigation, client relationships, and business management is fully encapsulated in what we call The Perfect Client Lifecycle. This ethos is the philosophical foundation of what we strive to do as well as the operational roadmap that guides how we practice law daily.

We are rapidly expanding our footprint. Our success over previous years has created an unprecedented opportunity to grow our firm in terms of employees, clients served, and geographic influence. We are in the midst of a multi-year, multi-state, and multi-city growth plan. Talent will be the fuel that powers this rapid expansion across the region as we launch multiple new offices over the coming years.

We are Entrepreneurial Litigators. Our experienced leadership team, talented workforce of legal professionals, and our unique approach to the business of law have established our reputation as a best-in-class family, civil and criminal litigation firm. This is where litigators learn to be litigators.

We compete for talent! We know the talent we are seeking to hire have options and are discerning about where they choose to work. We strive to be the employer of choice for top talent in the family, civil and criminal arenas. Our approach to attracting the best lawyers and supporting staff is simple: Provide a strongly competitive compensation package, and pair it with a benefits package to take care of your health and retirement needs. We also offer accelerated advancement and development opportunities all while providing you with a network of support to do your best work and achieve your career goals.

Your role:

We are seeking to add a Legal Assistant to our rapidly expanding practice. You will be directly involved in supporting a team of attorneys ranging from junior associates up to and including our Vice Presidents. This role is a critical component of the legal team that supports our clients face-to-face. It is expected that you will bring to the team a sterling level of client service, steadfast reliability, and professional decorum. This is an ideal role for someone looking to build a long professional career in legal services as you will receive continual learning and development in the role throughout your time with the firm.

Your responsibilities:

Billing at least 23 hours per week (approximately 1200 hours/annually)

Assisting attorneys by drafting & reviewing legal documents and prep for court appearances

Assisting attorneys with client interactions to include case updates and billing management

Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes

Participating in JC Law’s Perfect Client Lifecycle development program

Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances for your attorney team

Navigating the discovery process including drafting, responding, organizing & administering

Regular communication with clients regarding updates to their case

Your background:

We believe results count for more than years of experience. If you prove to be capable of delivering value for your clients and the firm, there is no restriction on how high or how fast you can rise.

Prior experience as a paralegal supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment

Previous exposure to family or criminal law is preferred but not needed

Detail-oriented - able to deliver an accurate work product regardless of outside distractions

Organized & reliable - able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing priorities

Strong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade

Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life-long career in the legal profession

What we offer:

We understand that the talent market is competitive. We want candidates to see us as the employer of choice based on our value proposition composed of compensation, resources, and benefits.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is $55,000-$72,000 annually (commensurate with ability)

Potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance and contributions to the firm

Periodic compensation reviews & subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met

Rapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibility

Resources:

Every employee partakes in an education & training curriculum that exceeds industry standards

Dedicated attorney assignment to help build a meaningful, long-term working relationship

Break room snacks, and employer-sponsored happy hours/fun events

Benefits:

Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees

401K retirement plan with employer match (1.5%) and Profit Sharing plan

PTO and sick time

We pay 100% of employee healthcare!

We are seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant for our Domestic Department in our FairFax VA office to become a part of our growing team! We are a mid-sized litigation firm that handles criminal, family and civil matters. We offer a great compensation package including Paid Healthcare, 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents

Assist with scheduling and managing attorney calendars on a daily basis

Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes

Handle all duties and aspects relating to discovery in domestic relations litigation including drafting, responding, organizing and administering discovery

Work with clients directly

Work with discovery deadlines to ensure full compliance with scheduling orders

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field in family law or civil law

Experience with Family Law a plus

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Deadline and detail-oriented

EEOP Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required in this position. Company Description

JC Law, Md's largest family law practice and a recognized leader in criminal, civil, and domestic litigation. This is more than a job—it's an unparalleled opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow alongside a nationally recognized firm.

The Law Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates, LLC (trading as JC Law), was founded in 1992 by attorney Jim Crawford. Mr. Crawford and the rest of our team of experienced attorneys represent clients in family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. We have established an extraordinary record of success in handling these issues.

Full-time