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How much do legal temporary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal temporary in Springfield, VA is $57,887.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,800.00 and $65,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal temporary?

Legal temporary jobs are short-term positions within the legal field, often filled by attorneys, paralegals, or legal assistants to meet a firm's temporary needs. These positions can arise due to increased workload, special projects, staff absences, or ongoing litigation. Assignments may last from a few days to several months, and can include document review, legal research, or administrative support. Many legal professionals use temporary roles to gain experience, network, or transition between permanent jobs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a legal temporary?

To thrive as a Legal Temporary, you typically need a strong understanding of legal terminology, research skills, and a relevant degree or paralegal certification. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), document management systems, and MS Office is commonly required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial for efficiently supporting attorneys, managing legal documentation, and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

What types of assignments and work environments can a legal temporary expect?

Legal Temporaries often work on a variety of assignments, ranging from document review and legal research to assisting with trial preparation or supporting attorneys during periods of high workload. Assignments may be in law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies, and the duration can vary from a few days to several months. These roles typically involve collaborating closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as each placement may have different expectations and work cultures. Legal Temporaries gain exposure to diverse legal practices, which can be valuable for building skills and professional networks.

What are the most commonly searched types of Legal jobs in Springfield, VA?

The most popular types of Legal jobs in Springfield, VA are:

What cities near Springfield, VA are hiring for Legal Temporary jobs?

Cities near Springfield, VA with the most Legal Temporary job openings:

Infographic showing various Legal Temporary job openings in Springfield, VA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,887 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Senior Legal Support Analyst

Washington, DC • Hybrid

Fenwick & West LLP
Law Firms • 501 - 1,000 employees

$76K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Legal Support Analyst (LSA) makes consistent contributions to the mentoring, training, and professional development of Legal Support Analysts (LSAs). Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, they provide support to firm attorneys and their clients. They observe the firm's established policies and guidelines and maintain positive contact with attorneys (including outside counsel), support staff, clients, and vendors. They always observe and maintain confidentiality of firm matter.
This position can be based in any of our U.S. office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring one day onsite per week in office, with the possibility of additional required inoffice days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position (nonexempt) will be 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with flexibility and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Job Description:

  • Provide consistent contributions to the mentoring and training of Legal Support Analysts
  • Serve as support on projects taken on by Legal Support Analysts
  • Manage own docket and workload for Information Disclosure Statement filings and/or annuity and maintenance fee payments
  • Communicates with clients and vendors directly with minimal oversight
  • Collaborate with the Legal Support Analyst Supervisor on the professional development of Legal Support Analysts
  • Ensure timely and efficient workflow of docketed and/or attorney requested items.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent rules and regulations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. Patent Prosecution process as well as U.S. Patent Prosecution docketing knowledge.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. Patent Prosecution process as well as U.S. Patent Prosecution docketing knowledge.
  • Must have strong knowledge of IP docketing systems and forms generation systems.
  • Proficiency in navigating some or all of the following PTO platforms: Patent Center, EFS, PAIR, EPAS, WIPO, and PTO Financial Supervisor.
  • Familiarity with Foreign Patent Prosecution timelines.
  • Exemplary client service skills, with the ability to interact with various departments, all levels of firm executive personnel, vendors and contractors.
  • Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate openly and honestly.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and within the team.
  • Multitask in a highly demanding, deadline-driven environment.
  • Possess a high level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical and spelling errors.
  • Ability to type standard correspondence, memoranda and similar material in draft or final form from written material or dictation.
  • Maintain and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Reporting to the Legal Support Analyst Supervisor, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and has shown expertise in assigned tasks.

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Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$76,000 - $107,500

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.