Legal Secretary – Legal Assistant 

Washington, DC, location near Farragut North & West Metro stops. 

$85,000 – $100,000 DOE, skills, and education; paid overtime and a bonus! 

During the first 90-day training period, you will be in the office 5 days a week, and after, you will go to a hybrid model of 4 days in and 1 day remote. 

This fantastic full-service national firm with 20 offices throughout the US seeks a Legal secretary with varied experience in litigation, IP, and regulatory practice groups to support 3 partners and 2 self-sufficient associates with their fast-paced practice areas and clients in their DC office.

M-F – 9-5:30 – Occasional paid overtime

As a legal secretary, you must have e-filing experience and thorough knowledge of State and Federal court processes and procedures. You must be highly organized, work independently, and possess excellent time management skills.

5+ years of experience is required.

Responsibilities:

• Extensive e-filing experience in both State and Federal courts.
• Record and monitor deadlines through the firm docketing system and individual attorney calendar systems.
• Prepare, proof, and format correspondence, pleadings, and other necessary documentation.
• Organize and prepare notebooks for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Create and save documents in accordance with firm protocols.
• Assist multiple attorneys.
• Process attorney and client reimbursements and invoices.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of legal secretary, legal assistant, or legal AA experience in a law firm is required.
• High level of competency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Proficiency with creating and editing PDFs. Ability to type/enter data. Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and routine messages.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, procedure manuals, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, financial reports, or legal documents.
• Knowledge of various legal programs like InTapp, Adobe, iManage, and NetDocs
• 60 wpm typing

Benefits:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, life insurance, commuter benefits, 401k, 22 days PTO, all holidays, and so much more!