Immediate Opening: Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Family Law) ⚖️
Know someone looking for part-time flexibility and long-term stability in the Fairfax area? We are looking for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to work with a well-established family law practice in Fairfax City, VA.
The firm's solo attorney, is highly organized, deeply values reliability, and fosters a supportive workplace culture. His previous assistant loved the firm so much that they stayed in this exact role for 25 years! This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional who wants to leave the chaotic, last-minute litigation grind behind while still utilizing their expertise in a stable, respectful environment.
The Details:
- 📍 Location: Fairfax City, VA (100% On-Site in a quiet, professional office)
- 🕒 Schedule: Part-Time (28 hours/week). Highly flexible! We prefer Monday–Thursday, ~9:15 AM – 4:15 PM, but the schedule can be easily adjusted to accommodate childcare or other personal needs.
- 💼 Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire
- 💵 Compensation: $25/hour
- 🐶 Perks: A very sweet Bedlington Terrier visits the office 1–2 days a week!
What You’ll Do:
- Finalize, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence (heavy Microsoft Word use).
- Manage court filings and coordinate outgoing mail.
- Handle monthly client invoicing using TimeSlips (daily time entry and drafting monthly bills).
- Provide general administrative support and warmly greet clients (Note: The attorney handles all new client intake!).
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years of law firm experience (Litigation experience is strongly preferred).
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong document formatting skills.
- A reliable, empathetic, and coachable professional looking for a long-term work home.
- Note: The office has a staircase, so comfortable navigation of stairs is required to access files and supplies.
Next Steps:
We are moving quickly on this high-priority opening and conducting interviews this week so please apply now if interested.
