Legal Practice Assistant - Government Contracts

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.•Washington, DC

1d•$79,300 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Miles & Stockbridge, an AmLaw 200 firm with a global scope, is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) with Government Contracts or Litigation experience for its Washington, DC office. This role supports the Government Contracts Practice Group by providing administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring efficient matter management and exceptional client service. The position offers opportunities for career growth, including the potential to take on paralegal tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

5+ years of law firm experience in government contracts or litigation.
Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and PDF tools.
Experience using a document management system, NetDocs a plus.
Proficiency in legal research and case management tools.
Familiarity with billing and time entry systems (e.g., Aderant) and matter systems (e.g., Intapp).
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication both verbally and in writing with clients and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, compare, edit, format, and distribute legal documents.
Manage electronic filing, scanning, and preparing mailings and other packages.
Open new matters, initiate conflicts checks, and assist with entering attorney time.
Submit invoices for payment, preparing expense reports, reviewing pre-bills, and collaborate with our Finance Department to process client billing.
Assist with witness and exhibit management and trial logistics.
Track regulatory compliance deadlines.
Manage attorney calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements.
Prepare reports as needed.