Legal Administrative Assistant

About the Opportunity

Remote People is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious, nationally recognized law firm for a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of attorneys in its Washington, D.C. office. This is a great fit for an experienced legal support professional who thrives on variety, structure, and high standards of client service.

What You'll Do

• Manage complex attorney calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence with precision
• Organize and maintain documents within the firm's document management system
• Support client and matter intake, including conflicts checks and engagement letters
• Assist with time entry, billing edits, and expense processing
• Help attorneys track and report continuing education credits
• Monitor litigation deadlines and support drafting of motions, discovery requests, and other filings under attorney direction
• Research case law, procedural rules, and court-specific requirements
• Format, file, and serve court documents in compliance with applicable rules
• Prepare materials for filings, hearings, depositions, and trial
• Contribute to process improvements through templates and checklists

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree and relevant professional experience
• 5+ years of legal or professional services administrative experience
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PDF skills
• Working knowledge of legal terminology, civil procedure, and discovery practices
• Experience filing documents with courts and government agencies
• Familiarity with legal practice management/document systems (or willingness to learn)
• Strong judgment, discretion, and composure under pressure

Schedule: Mostly in-office, with limited remote flexibility