Legal Administrative Assistant Job at Palmer Legal Staffing, Washington DC

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  • Palmer Legal Staffing
  • Washington DC

Job Description

A D.C. Law Firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant. They are seeking candidates with3-5 years of relevant experience in Executive Assistant/Legal support roles. A Bachelor’s Degree is a plus but not a must. Billing and or time entry experience is required. The role is hybrid.

Status: Direct Hire

Salary: $74K-95K DOE

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide detailed and high-level secretarial and administrative support in a Team of 2 or 3 Legal Administrative Assistants (LAAs).
  • 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.
  • Work effectively with other LAAs within the assigned team; provide occasional coverage to other LAAs on the floor when needed and volunteer for overflow work assignments when time permits; must be able to collaborate and work in a shared workspace and be accessible to both lawyers and other LAAs.
  • Work closely to mentor, share knowledge, best practices and answer any Firm policy and procedural questions for assigned LAA incumbents. Provide guidance when necessary and lead by example.
  • Schedule client meetings, reserve conference rooms, coordinates audio visual equipment and food needs via CovReservations. Registers Firm guests with Security/Client Services.
  • Coordinate all aspects of lawyers’ travel arrangements (domestic and international) and prepare travel itineraries; monitor and process travel reimbursements in a timely manner; maintain Outlook calendar and monitor crucial due dates for lawyers as required.
  • Organize, coordinate and communicate pertinent information with other team members.
  • Monitor lawyers’ incoming emails as directed and when required. Answer phones and direct callers as required. Receive, register and assist visitors as required.

Job Requirements:

  • High School diploma is required.
  • College strongly encouraged.
  • Prior secretarial/administrative work experience essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a high paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to manage workflow and delegate projects as necessary.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and manage deadlines.
  • Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with various levels of staff within the organization.
  • Ability to work productively and cooperatively with other employees.
  • Ability to constantly learn new skills as they become necessary.

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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