A Boutique D.C. law firm specializing in representation of labor organizations & employees is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to provide legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys.
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Status: Monday-Friday in-office until training complete, Hybrid option after training
Salary: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00
**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY**
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain organized files, including electronic files and databases
- Possess strong attention to detail, perform self-review and ask questions as needed in preparation of legal documents, letters and other written materials
- Maintain personal correspondence, reading files, billing letters, expense reports, and other client related documents in accordance with Firm standard filing procedures
- Schedule and organize meetings, client calls, travel, and conferences for attorneys.
- Provide detailed and high-level secretarial and administrative support
- Coordinate and maintain effective office procedures and efficient workflow; comply with policies and procedures set by the Firm; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
- Communicate effectively with attorneys and clients.
- Maintain daily calendars and manage attorney schedules, keeping them apprised of project deadlines.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned regarding this position
Job Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Zoom and Dropbox
- Excellent organizational skills
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Resourcefulness
- Work well under pressure
- Multi-task
- Function with minimal supervision
- Prior Knowledge of cite-checking, electronic court filing and legal research platforms such as Westlaw and Lexis preferred.
- Legal internship or prior legal experience required
- College Degree preferred
How To Apply : Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us: Palmer is an award winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.
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- Typical pay
- $45,000–$72,556
For context, most administrative assistants earn between $45,000–$72,556 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as internship and hybrid.