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Weekend Legal Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

GRVTY

Legal Assistant

Mclean, VA

$70K - $90K/yr

Strong knowledge of legal processes, attention to detail, and a service‑oriented approach are essential. What You'll be Owning: * Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and ...

Immigrants First PLLC

Legal Assistant

Manassas, VA · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to judges and lawyers, ensuring they are able to ...

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GRVTY

Legal Assistant

Mclean, VA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Strong knowledge of legal processes, attention to detail, and a service-oriented approach are essential. What You'll be Owning: * Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and ...

Immigrants First PLLC

Legal Assistant

Manassas, VA · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to judges and lawyers, ensuring they are able to ...

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McCandlish Holton

Legal Assistant

Richmond, VA · On-site

$45K - $58K/yr

Legal Assistant Job Summary We are seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. This position is designed for an individual seeking the ...

Systems Planning and Analysis

Legal Assistant

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

SPA has an immediate need for a Legal Assistant to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities SPA seeks a team oriented licenses attorney, paralegal, or recent graduate from an ABA ...

Ogletree Deakins

Legal Secretary

Richmond, VA

$36 - $42/hr

In this role, the legal secretary will work with a dynamic team including multiple attorneys providing a full range of support including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence ...

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Legal Secretary

Richmond, VA · On-site

$36 - $42/hr

In this role, the legal secretary will work with a dynamic team including multiple attorneys providing a full range of support including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence ...

Systems Planning and Analysis

Legal Assistant

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

SPA has an immediate need for a Legal Assistant to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities SPA seeks an team oriented licenses attorney, paralegal, or recent graduate from an ABA ...

SAIC

Legal Analyst

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$80K - $120K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking Legal Analyst to provide full-time support on-site in working as part of contract team with the DoW Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Roles and ...

Systems Planning and Analysis

Legal Assistant

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

SPA has an immediate need for a Legal Assistant to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities SPA seeks an energetic graduate from an ABA-accredited law school or a licensed attorney ...

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What is a weekend legal?

Weekend Legal jobs refer to legal positions where individuals work primarily on weekends. These roles can include tasks such as legal research, drafting documents, providing legal advice, or supporting attorneys with case preparation. Weekend Legal jobs are often sought by law students, paralegals, or professionals seeking flexible work schedules. They can be found in law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal aid organizations. These roles help law offices meet deadlines and maintain client support outside regular business hours.

What are the typical responsibilities and expectations for a weekend legal professional?

Legal professionals working weekend shifts are often responsible for urgent client needs, time-sensitive filings, and supporting ongoing cases that require immediate attention outside regular business hours. This role may involve reviewing documents, preparing emergency motions, or collaborating remotely with colleagues and clients to ensure continuity of legal services. Weekend legal work requires strong time management skills and adaptability, as tasks can be unpredictable and may need quick turnaround. Team communication and coordination are key, since weekend staff often provide updates or hand off work to weekday teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend legal professional?

To thrive as a Weekend Legal professional, you generally need a law degree, strong legal research and writing skills, and relevant licensure or certification. Familiarity with legal databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis and proficiency in document management systems are typically required. Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These abilities ensure high-quality legal support, accurate analysis, and reliable service during critical weekend hours when urgent legal tasks may arise.

What is the difference between Weekend Legal vs Weekend Paralegal?

AspectWeekend LegalWeekend Paralegal
Required CredentialsLegal degree or certification, paralegal certification often preferredParalegal certification or associate degree in legal studies
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, legal departments, courts, often in office settingsLaw firms, legal departments, courts, often in office settings
Employer & Industry UsageLegal industry, law firms, corporate legal teamsLegal industry, law firms, legal service providers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Weekend Legal professionals typically hold a law degree or certification and work in legal environments such as law firms or corporate legal departments. Weekend Paralegals usually have a paralegal certification or related education and perform similar tasks. Both roles operate mainly in legal settings and are often searched together by those exploring legal support roles for weekend or part-time work.

What are the most commonly searched types of Legal jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Legal jobs in Virginia are:

What are popular job titles related to Weekend Legal jobs in Virginia?

For Weekend Legal jobs in Virginia, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Weekend Legal jobs in Virginia look for?

The top searched job categories for Weekend Legal jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Weekend Legal jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Weekend Legal job openings:

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Infographic showing various Weekend Legal job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Legal Assistant

Contact Government Services, LLC

Fairfax, VA

$45K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Legal Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level
Department: Legal
 
As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
 
Skills and attributes for success:
The Contractor shall provide two legal assistants to perform the following job duties to support attorneys, investigators, and paralegals:
Provide a variety of direct legal support assistance services to include:
- Receive and review incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., charging instruments, motions, orders, pleadings, deposition notices, trial subpoenas and grand jury subpoenas. In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved.
- Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents such as motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings. Complete variable aspects of preparing recurring legal documents that conform to the rules governing their style and format.
- Electronically file documents on behalf of and at the directive of the attorneys with the appropriate state or federal court, applying knowledge of local court rules and practices.
- Provide assistance with trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks and witness and exhibit lists.
- Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns. Aid in processing and organizing legal data and other supportive material. Organize, process and copy documents in accordance with requirements. Assemble record materials for court filings.
- Compose original letters that require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology, e.g., transmittal of pleadings, requests for extensions of time in certain cases, advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies, and notices to attorneys representing defendants.
 
Provide a variety of ancillary office support functions requiring some subject-matter knowledge of the United States Attorneys programs and operations. Typical assignments may include the following:
- Perform docketing duties such as opening, updating and closing cases through use of the automated case tracking system. As necessary, searches database for required information.
- Obligate funds for litigation expenses and monitors for continued necessity.
- Review bills and invoices and submits to budget office for payment.
- Maintain calendar of assigned active cases. Track filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews. Develop and maintain suspense system for ongoing cases and informs the attorneys of pending dates and deadlines. Maintain calendar(s) of the attorney(s), scheduling appointments, interviews, and conferences, and provides reminders of commitments and court appearances.
- Assemble the physical files and electronic files for new cases by filing materials in chronological order, preparing and printing conflict of interest sheets for assigned attorneys, and numbering the initial case materials and discovery. Upon receipt, send additional discovery to outside parties as directed by the assigned attorney.
- Prepare files for closing by putting the documents in chronological order, ensuring that the relevant documents are in the file, and prepare a closing sheet for the assigned attorney’s signature.
- Receive visitors, answer telephone and refer callers to staff members or take messages as appropriate. Deliver to and retrieve papers from the federal courthouse. Furnish requested information concerning pending and closed matters and cases, functions and general procedures of the office. Determine which matters should be referred to the AUSA and the urgency of the matter.
- Attend meetings and trainings as may be required and appropriate.
- Produce a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, Adobe Acrobat Professional or other databases. For example, assignments may include integrating output from different software types, e.g., tables produced by database applications and charts and graphs produced by electronic spreadsheet applications, into word processing or desktop publishing text. Products include complicated tables, graphs and charts, which may be incorporated into legal documents or courtroom presentations. Ensures all documents contain the proper format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
- When appropriate, provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations, including transcribing dictation. Utilize various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners and plotters. Prepare documents, charts, and visual materials used in trials. Provide technical support e.g., enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications:
- At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred.
- Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of information; retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use, researching a variety of legal sources to obtain and/or verify information; maintaining file systems; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials. 
- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance
 
Our commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
 
For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
 
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
 
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
 
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 
Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!
 
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
 
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com
 
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