Legal Assistant

Whitman Associates • Washington, DC

6h

About The Position

A law firm seeks a permanent Legal Assistant to provide administrative and operational support. The role includes coordinating meetings, maintaining filing systems, logging attorney time and preparing bills, arranging travel and expense reimbursements, preparing and filing correspondence, reviewing and revising documents, and providing general administrative support.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in an office-support role.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to execute tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Exemplary organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive, professional attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with staff.
• Strong software and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using legal billing systems.
• Associate’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Schedule internal conference calls and meetings using Zoom and other communication platforms.
• Maintain internal hard-copy and digital filing systems and ensure proper organization of records.
• Enter and log attorney time and prepare bills.
• Coordinate travel logistics and submit expense reimbursements.
• Prepare, edit, and file correspondence.
• Review and revise pertinent documents.
• Provide administrative support by faxing, copying, scanning, and shipping documents through FedEx.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree