Legal Support Assistant
About The Position
Wilson Elser is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to support attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants in a fast-paced law firm environment. This entry-level opportunity offers hands-on experience and opportunities to grow within the legal profession. The position is based in the firm’s McLean office and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, while requiring a willingness to work in person in an office environment. The assistant helps maintain a professional and welcoming office environment and provides administrative support to attorneys, colleagues, clients, and vendors. Wilson Elser describes its culture as collaborative and focused on innovation, client service, teamwork, and mutual respect.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional phone etiquette and a customer-service mindset.
- High attention to detail, with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Willingness to work in person in an office environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required.
- Experience with document management or legal software.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.
- Answer, screen, route, and respond to incoming phone calls and messages.
- Greet, screen, and direct visitors professionally and welcomingly.
- Assist with opening and closing client matters.
- Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U.S. mail, faxes, and other documents.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic files in the firm’s document management systems.
- Assist with client invoicing, including submitting and verifying billing documentation.
- Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests.
- Research and respond to client billing inquiries.
- Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets.
- Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) match.
- Generous PTO plan.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
