Company Overview
Price Benowitz, LLP is a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, DC with offices and attorneys throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, & South Carolina. Price Benowitz's areas of practice include criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and trusts and estates. Our core values are Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. Motivated professionals with a positive attitude are invited to apply!

Job Summary

Price Benowitz, LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join their growing team in Fairfax, VA. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to get their start in the legal field or someone who has previous administrative experience at a criminal defense firm. This position would support the attorneys of the firm and serves as support for the Virginia team, ensuring that the day to day functions of that office are running smoothly. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Answers and directs incoming calls.
• Performs administrative and customer service functions essential to the operations of the firm.
• Assists with scheduling important dates or meetings.
• Assists with the gathering and completion on necessary documentation.
• Assists with the management of databases and files.
• Performs client relation responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists with other essential functions of the firm and its practice areas, as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant with a law firm.
• Prior experience in criminal law highly preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have previous office experience
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Good organizational, time management, customer service skills.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.