About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a prestigious law firm in Washington, D.C. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong legal administrative experience, particularly in transactional law. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to a team of attorneys and contribute to the efficiency of legal operations.
Position Details
- Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid - at least 2 days onsite)
- Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Document Preparation & Editing - Draft, proofread, and format legal and court documents, including redlining and tables of authorities.
- Administrative & Client Intake - Manage communications, prepare engagement letters, and coordinate with conflicts, finance, and general counsel teams.
- Expense & Billing Support - Process expense reports, vendor bills, and check requests; assist attorneys with billing.
- Attorney Calendar & Scheduling - Manage attorney schedules, set up meetings, and coordinate legal proceeding logistics.
- Project Coordination & Process Improvement - Support internal teams and help attorneys maximize the use of technology tools.
- File & Information Management - Maintain electronic and paper-based client files, ensuring compliance.
- General Legal & Administrative Support - Provide firmwide legal assistance and backup support when needed.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience & Education:
- High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting transactional attorneys.
- Experience in infrastructure law is a plus but not required.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Word skills required).
- Familiarity with iManage, Litera ChangePro, ChromeRiver.
- Billing software experience preferred (Aderant).
- Typing speed of 60+ WPM.
Soft Skills:
- Strong time management, organization, and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple attorneys.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor when interacting with clients and firm leadership.
- Strong team collaboration skills.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.