Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

Tycko & Zavareei LLP • Washington, DC

4d • $26 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

Litigation Legal Assistant Tycko & Zavareei LLP is looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join its Washington, DC team, on a hybrid basis, beginning February 2026. This is a full-time, non-exempt, long-term position which provides essential administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and operational staff, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment and has exceptional organizational and communication skills. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received by JANUARY 20, 2026. The Firm: We are a nationally recognized 30-person private public interest law firm, with offices in Washington, DC and California. We represent consumers fighting corporate fraud, whistleblowers exposing corruption, and others seeking justice against powerful interests — in large, complex, and impactful cases across the country. In addition to interesting and high-profile work, we offer a strong team culture and work hard to maintain a respectful and convivial work environment where employees can be themselves while doing challenging, meaningful work. Our Legal Staff: Our litigation support team, comprised of paralegal roles and this Legal Assistant position, is an essential cog in the firm’s operational wheel. These team members work closely with attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from early case development through final resolution, while also providing simultaneous support across case teams and firmwide operations. They are highly efficient, exceptionally detail-oriented, and adept at juggling many tasks at once to keep matters and operations running smoothly. POSITION OVERVIEW : Litigation Legal Assistant Location : Washington, DC | Hybrid Start Date : February 2026 Employment Type : Full-time, Non-Exempt Schedule Details : 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday Occasional overtime paid at 1.5x Flexible hybrid, 2–3 days in-office Department / Reports To: Legal Staff / Managing Partner The Legal Assistant is a hybrid junior paralegal / legal secretary role that provides enhanced administrative and clerical support to attorneys, paralegals, and internal departments, while also helping meet firmwide client-service needs. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth daily operation of the firm’s litigation matters and legal marketing efforts. The Legal Assistant supports attorneys and paralegals across all stages of a case lifecycle and assists the firm’s business development and administrative functions. This is a high-volume, high-responsibility role best suited for someone who thrives in a busy professional environment, can juggle many requests at once, and remains calm, organized, and responsive under pressure. The ideal successful candidate: Enjoys being busy and handling many tasks at once Excels at taking initiative, working autonomously, and multi-tasking Takes pride in being reliable, responsive, and detail-oriented Enjoys being in a client service role Works efficiently under pressure Is comfortable frequently emailing and calling clients, court staff, vendors, and other law firms Is enthusiastic about public interest work Is seeking a long-term position and professional growth within a law firm This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining professional law firm experience to develop the skills required for a future paralegal role, and/or someone planning to apply to law school two or more years down the road and desiring exposure to an exciting legal environment. Our legal staff have gone on to attend some of the best law schools in the country, including Harvard, Columbia, NYU, University of Virginia, and Georgetown. Note that this opportunity is not suitable for individuals planning to attend law school in 2026 or 2027, or for those seeking a short-term or transitional position.

Requirements

• Prior experience in an administrative or legal support role
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong research skills and comfort using a variety of research tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with Adobe
• Ability and willingness to learn new software systems quickly
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Clear, professional communication skills across email, chat, and phone
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and remain composed in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work overtime on occasion
• Unflappable professionalism and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Familiarity with Westlaw and PACER
• Familiarity with state and federal court systems
• Prior legal billing experience
• Experience working in a small professional services office environment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation case teams
• Prepare, draft, format, and proofread correspondence and basic legal documents
• Assist with document organization, file management, and maintenance of electronic and physical case files
• Support discovery efforts, including assisting with discovery productions and document review projects
• Assist with court filings and related proceedings in state and federal courts
• Send agreements, contracts, and other documents for electronic signature
• Prepare time and expense reports and assist with basic billing and invoicing tasks
• Coordinate courtesy copies, service logistics, and large print or binder requests
• Run background checks and conflicts checks
• Coordinate basic technology needs for meetings, filings, and presentations as needed
• Schedule calls and meetings
• Schedule intake calls between prospective clients and attorneys
• Communicate directly with potential clients and send retention agreements as directed
• Assist with early-stage case investigations, including factual and legal research
• Monitor legal research platforms
• Prepare agendas for and take notes during practice group meetings
• Serve as a primary contact for firmwide incoming calls
• Respond to and route calls related to potential new matters, existing cases, settlements, advertising campaigns, vendors, media inquiries, court staff, and opposing counsel
• Exercise sound judgment in triaging and directing inquiries to the appropriate internal stakeholders
• Maintain firmwide resources and records, including firm resumes, proposal forms, case origination spreadsheets, and attorney CLEs, admissions, and awards
• Assist with case opening tasks, including opening new matters, organizing and saving key case documents, and logging matter information
• Provide operational support as needed, including assisting the Administrator with mail, organizing shared spaces, and firm events
• Support HR-related administrative tasks as assigned
• Assist with maintaining firm websites and online presence
• Support applications for firmwide awards and recognitions
• Prepare and order business cards
• Assist with social media marketing
• Assist with administrative aspects of marketing and business development initiatives
• Help prepare and proofread marketing materials, submissions, and correspondence

Benefits

• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with available Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution after 12 months of employment
• Commuter Benefits
• Onsite Fitness Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed