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Job Description
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL) is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our collaborative team in Leesburg, Virginia. We offer flexible scheduling options with either part-time (up to 30 hours/week) or full-time (37.5 hours/week) positions available.
About the Role
As a Legal Assistant at DBL, you'll play a vital role in supporting our legal team while building meaningful relationships with clients. You'll work in a professional environment where organization, communication, and attention to detail are essential to success.
Key Responsibilities
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability status, or other protected characteristics. DBL participates in E-Verify and is an official Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Company.
About the Role
As a Legal Assistant at DBL, you'll play a vital role in supporting our legal team while building meaningful relationships with clients. You'll work in a professional environment where organization, communication, and attention to detail are essential to success.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Relations: Communicate professionally with clients to gather required documents, provide case updates, and build strong, empathetic relationships throughout their legal journey
- File Management: Maintain comprehensive client files with proper document categorization, completion tracking, and systematic filing
- Deadline Management: Monitor critical dates including court deadlines, filing requirements, and compliance timelines to ensure all matters proceed smoothly
- Documentation & Filing: Prepare, file, and track petitions, applications, and supporting documents with governmental agencies through electronic systems and mail correspondence
- Administrative Support: Handle various office responsibilities while maintaining organized records of all filings and communications
- Multi-tasking: Successfully manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Experience: 2-3 years in office support, administrative assistance, or related role
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Core Competencies:
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Superior attention to detail with excellent proofreading capabilities
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines
- Quick learner with capacity to retain complex, technical information
- Outstanding client service orientation
- Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Retirement: 401(k) with matching
- Time Off: 15 accrued PTO days plus 10 paid holidays annually
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule with no nights or weekends required. Offices close at 12pm every Friday during the summer months.
- Company Culture: Fun, progressive work environment with opportunities for professional growth
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability status, or other protected characteristics. DBL participates in E-Verify and is an official Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Company.
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