Legal Assistant

Job Description

About the Firm : Cowherd PLC provides exceptional legal support to real estate clients in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. We help property owners navigate disputes or transitions with condominium associations, HOA boards, contractors, neighbors, fellow owners and local governments. Practices include Civil Litigation, Community Associations, Neighbor, Construction, Commercial Landlord-Tenant, and other Property-related matters. Firm values include returning calls and emails in a timely and salutary manner, professionalism, exemplary work-product, teamwork and dispute resolution. Position Overview : The firm requires you to be an organized, meticulous, and tech-savvy Legal Assistant to directly support the founding attorney in the daily management of new matter intake, active client work, and contact with former clients. You will be the backbone of our legal team, handling critical administrative tasks, maintaining client communication, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Tasks New Matter Intake : Review, consider, respond, nurture, and manage leads that come from the receptionist, website or attorney. Case Management: Open and close files, maintain organized physical and digital case records, and track deadlines. Document Preparation: Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence and court filings. Client Interaction: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, answering inquiries, scheduling meetings, and updating them on case status. Research & Filing: Assist with factual and basic legal research; prepare and file documents with Virginia and District of Columbia courts and arbitrators. Office Administration: Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings/depositions/ mediations, and assist with billing and expense tracking. Requirements Experience: At least two years of experience working in a legal offi