Career Opportunities

Legal Assistant (Open)

Job Overview
This is an opportunity to join a prominent law firm that has been supporting Loudoun County – and surrounding areas – for more than 40 years. Many of our team have worked with the firm for the majority of their careers.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support to multiple attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes and case management. Your proactive approach and strong organizational skills will help facilitate efficient legal workflows, assist attorneys with document preparation, while maintaining confidentiality at all times. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal support expertise while contributing to impactful legal work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management, including document review, filing, and data entry. This includes opening and organizing client files as well as entering attorney time in billing software, generating invoices and following up on collections.
• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, briefs, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
• Manage client communication by scheduling appointments, answering inquiries professionally via phone and email, and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Organize and maintain confidential files ensuring compliance with procedural law requirements and firm policies.
• Support litigation processes by preparing court documents, coordinating depositions, and assisting with trial preparation, including assembling exhibit binders and redacting information from documents. This also includes preparation of, and responses to, discovery requests.
• Provide administrative support by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling routine administrative tasks efficiently. Support front desk when receptionist is out of the office and/or additional assistance is needed. Participate in daily courthouse filings.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with a strong background in legal support functions, ideally in a family law practice.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with meticulous proofreading abilities and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of procedural law principles along with experience supporting civil litigation cases from inception through resolution.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) as well as Adobe.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Experience conducting interviews or client intake. Familiarity with legal drafting is a plus.

Salary Range: $45,000 – 65,000/year

Benefits

• Paid time off (sick & vacation leave in addition to holidays)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• Free parking

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter that includes your salary requirement along with why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this role, along with your resume to [email protected]. Applications that do not contain this information will not be considered.

Associate Attorney (Open)

Job Overview

This is an opportunity to join a prominent law firm in downtown Leesburg that has been supporting Loudoun County – and surrounding areas – for more than 40 years. Many of our team have worked with the firm for the majority of their careers.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Attorney to join our legal team, dedicated to providing expert legal counsel primarily in the family law arena. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing complex legal matters, advocating for clients, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have 1 – 3 years of experience practicing family law. possess a proactive approach, exceptional research and writing skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding client outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will quickly assume substantial responsibility and may be eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and division of assets.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case development and legal strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, legal motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents with precision and clarity.
• Prepare for trial by organizing case files, developing litigation strategies, and directing trial preparation activities.
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, and negotiations while advocating effectively on their behalf.
• Manage legal matters from inception through resolution, ensuring thorough documentation and client communication.
• Stay current on procedural law knowledge across family law, as well as potentially other areas such as estate planning, depending upon client and firm needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cases involving statutory legal research and legal administrative processes to ensure compliance and strategic advantage.

Skills

• 1 – 3 years working in a litigation practice, ideally working in family law.
• Proven ability in negotiation tactics and legal advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Strong research skills utilizing platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to gather relevant case laws and statutory information.
• Excellent legal writing skills with the ability to draft clear and persuasive documents under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with court depositions procedures and trial preparation techniques.
• Experience in contract drafting and procedural law knowledge essential for litigation support.
• Demonstrated client communication skills to explain complex legal concepts clearly and empathetically.
• Ability to manage multiple cases while still making each client feel as though they are your sole priority.
• Virginia Bar is required.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000/year with bonus potential

Benefits

• Paid time off (sick & vacation leave in addition to holidays)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• Free parking

This is a great opportunity for an experienced attorney to join our practice. Our work environment is highly collaborative and offers hands-on mentoring to promote growth. Interested candidates should send their resume along with a cover letter detailing salary requirements and a description of why they are the ideal individual to fill this role to [email protected]. Applications that do not contain this information will not be considered.