Description Position: Family Law Legal Assistant Location: Fairfax, VA Description: Our client, a prominent DC metro law firm, is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Family Law practice group. This position is ideal for candidates with strong litigation, technical, and administrative skills who can efficiently manage case progression, maintain case information, and provide high-quality support to attorneys. Responsibilities: • Prepare documents for state and federal court filings, including discovery requests/responses, pleadings, motions, letters, and other legal documents. • Handle e-filing in state and federal courts. • Schedule meetings and appointments, maintain attorney calendars, and manage contact information. • Conduct new client intake, handle time entry and billing, and maintain organized files using the firm’s electronic records management system. • Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements. • Prepare and process transcription, correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents. Requirements: • Proven experience in legal administrative support, particularly in family law. • Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with a focus on accuracy in spelling, grammar, and proofreading. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Experience with e-filing systems, document management, and time and billing systems. • Transcription experience is a plus. For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit your resume directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot][com]. Requirements • Must hold a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant • Proficiency in Case Management Software is required • Ability to proficiently perform Billing Functions • Experience in Calendar Management is necessary • Strong skills in Client Relations are essential • Familiarity with Law Office procedures and operations • Must have experience in Litigation • Knowledgeable in Civil Litigation • Proficient in Litigation Filing • Prior experience with Litigation Documents is necessary • Must have Litigation Experience • Familiarity with Family Law is a plus • Ability to handle Complaints professionally • Experience with Discovery process in legal cases • Must be adept in e-Discovery procedures • Attendance and participation in Trials is required • Prior Trial Experience is a plus • Familiarity with Trial Exhibits and their management • Experience in Trial Preparation is necessary • Ability to Draft Pleadings proficiently • Experience in preparing Pleadings is required Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .