Legal Support Assistant

MWE • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm with over 3,150 professionals, recognized as a top workplace by various publications and certified by Great Place to Work. The firm emphasizes excellence, collaboration, and community, and is committed to accelerating careers and supporting employees both in and outside of the office. They foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and offers a comprehensive benefits program focused on physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance, alongside generous compensation packages.
The Legal Support Assistant provides administrative support to assigned attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries within the Litigation Practice Group. This position acts as a liaison between attorneys and clients to provide cost-saving services. The role operates under direct supervision, following instructions and pre-existing guidelines. It is ideal for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in the legal field before pursuing law school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and judgment skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly

Nice To Haves

• A recent bachelor’s degree in a field such as political science and/or a future interest in law school is ideal

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meeting logistics including scheduling attendees, videoconferences, and conference rooms requesting equipment, preparing presentation materials, arranging refreshments, and welcoming visitors
• Coordinate travel arrangements including hotel, flight, and transportation services
• Create Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations including graphics and transitions
• Create and maintain custodial tracker, keeping custodial documents organized and tracking progress on document collection
• Create templates for custodial interviews and subpoena responses to the government
• Research False Claims Act cases, judicial opinions, and judge courtroom rules
• Work with associates to file pro hac vice forms
• Format and update chronologies for internal investigations, reviewing hundreds of documents and creating and/or editing tables that summarize our discoveries
• Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries in Intapp
• Edit, proofread, and redline documents and correspondence for accuracy, grammar, and formatting
• Prepare documents and emails for attorney review, including letters, forms, charts, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Proofread documents and emails for accuracy
• Create, organize, and maintain electronic files via the Firm’s cloud systems and in accordance with Firm records retention policies

Benefits

• outstanding career opportunities
• competitive total rewards package
• opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• comprehensive benefits package
• benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees