Corporate Legal Assistant
About The Position
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a highly motivated Assistant to join the team in our Washington, D.C. office. This role supports attorneys in the Business Law and Litigation practice groups by providing high-quality legal and administrative assistance essential to daily operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced capabilities in judgment, critical thinking, project management, and organization, along with strong proofreading and formatting skills. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to confidentiality, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A willingness to learn and thrive in a collaborative team environment is essential.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an administrative support role required; law firm experience strongly preferred
- Experience supporting business law and/or litigation attorneys preferred
- Experience working in InTapp, Chrome River, and NetDocs preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys by providing executive level administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including: meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling, etc.
- Create, organize and maintain electronic client files, follow up on pending matters
- Provide document production services including styling and formatting of documents
- Submit conflicts check(s) and new client matter information through OPEN; prepare engagement letters and assist with client billing as required
- Prepare expense report reimbursement and check requests in Chrome River
- Set up meetings as requested, ensuring all required materials are organized in advance and greet clients/guests as necessary
- Respond appropriately to emails, telephone calls, letters and/or visitors; use resources to resolve and answer routine questions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
