Legal Practice Assistant
$68,000–$104,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Schedule and organize meetings, events, and conference calls while serving as a liaison between internal departments. Reserve conference rooms, arrange catering, provide IT support, and manage travel itineraries with corresponding correspondence. Draft and proofread contracts, pleadings, and appellate briefs, citing check, and redline documents using comparison software. Maintain attorney calendars, enter time entries, and prepare electronic expense reports. Utilize document management systems for file maintenance and organize correspondence using standardized naming conventions. Research information for attorneys and paralegals, present professional responses to managers and clients, and ensure complete confidentiality of all client matters.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of 5+ years' experience as a transactional and litigation legal assistant
- State and Federal electronic court filing experience
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration on assignments with demonstrated judgment in when to seek assistance
- Demonstrated ability to comprehend details and work at a fast pace with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work assigned schedule with flexibility for overtime as required to meet business needs
- Solid time management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication, grammar, proofreading and typing skills with a strong emphasis on accuracy
- Proficiency in utilizing MS Suite products
- Regular data maintenance working with electronic databases and/or Excel spreadsheets
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or associate degree
- Appellate experience
- Experience with iManage, NetDocs or other document management system
- Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
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