Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

A prominent, nationally recognized law firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and management in its Washington, DC office. Conveniently situated for commuters, the office is located just steps away from major transit options, including the Red, Blue, and Orange Metro lines. This is a fully on-site position requiring a daily in-office presence, offering an annual compensation package of up to $75,000 , with the final offer tailored to the candidate's professional background and qualifications.

Salary: up to $75,000.00 DOE

Status: In-office

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Key Responsibilities

• Calendar & Travel: Manage calendars, coordinate complex internal and external meetings, arrange travel logistics, and organize conference calls.
• Billing & Expenses: Handle time entry, proactively manage attorney billing processes, and serve as the key liaison with the Accounting Department to resolve issues and ensure timely invoicing. Prepare expense reports and check requests.
• Document Production: Independently draft, format, compare, and finalize legal correspondence, agreements, memoranda, and other business documents under tight deadlines.
• Client Intake: Draft and manage engagement letters and related client intake documentation.

Position Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience supporting attorneys and/or high-level executives (law firm experience is highly desirable).
• Education: Bachelor's degree is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Familiarity with legal tech platforms like iManage and SurePoint is a major plus.
• Core Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to exercise high discretion and independent judgment.

Firm Culture & Environment

The established practice focuses on delivering high-impact advocacy and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of institutional, public, and private sector clients. They cultivate a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace where the administrative staff plays a vital role in supporting complex legal initiatives on a national scale. Candidates will join a dedicated, professional team that deeply values public service, teamwork, and professional excellence.

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.

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