Legal Assistant

Description: Constangy, Brooks, Smith \& Prophete LLP seeks a full\-time, permanent **Legal Assistant** for its **Fairfax, VA** office. This position is based out of **Fairfax, VA** providing support to the Fairfax team but will additionally remotely support attorneys located in Chicago, IL. Prior experience in civil litigation is necessary, with labor \& employment law experience a plus. Candidates must have experience filing with either Virginia or Illinois state courts, and federal filing experience with ECF/PACER. Prior experience working with document management systems like iManage and FileSite is a must. Ideal candidates will be proactive problem solvers and think critically on how to support a litigation\-heavy practice. How to Apply: Please apply online at our website, or email your resume to our Recruiting Coordinator, Lauren Branch, at lbranch@constangy.com. **Duties \& Responsibilities:** * Organize and maintain case files and other filings for a litigation team * Conduct state filing onlineand federal filing using ECF/PACER * Use CompuLaw docketing system to maintain and monitor deadlines * Maintain electronic calendars for assigned attorneys * Submit expense reimbursements on behalf of attorneys * Coordinate with accounting department on billing and related administrative matters * Review and follow\-up on client deadlines and calendar appointments * Prepare and update case status reports for clients and attorneys * Miscellaneous clerical tasks, such as scanning, photocopying, and preparing folders and files for attorneys and paralegals * Manage the conflict check and client intake process for new matters * Professionally communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and firm personnel * Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages **Requirements:** * A minimum of 3\-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a civil litigation law firm; labor \& employment litigation defense experience a plus * Proficiency with state filing in either Virginia or Illinois, or both; Proficiency with federal filing with ECF/PACER is required * Prior experience with CompuLaw docketing software is preferred * Strong proficiency with Microsoft Products like Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook * Attention to detail and strong organizational skills * Benefits: * Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays including Juneteenth * Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Teladoc coverage for remote medical care * Group Term Life Insurance * 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit\-Sharing Plan * Short\-Term Disability * Long\-Term Disability * And more * These benefits are subject to change *Constangy, Brooks, Smith \& Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re\-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in em