Legal Support Specialist

McLean, Virginia

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal practice coordinators (secretaries) and their attorneys. Including billing support through updating time entry and editing pre-bills.
  
• Creating, revising, and formatting legal documents.
  
• Preparing expense reports, check requests, and new business memos.
  
• Mailings and creation of binders.
  
• Entering contacts and maintaining electronic files.
  
• Assisting with travel arrangements and scheduling meetings.
  
• Conducting research as needed.
  
• Providing back-up coverage for other legal support specialists and the front desk.
  
• Special projects as assigned.
  
• Overtime may be occasionally required.
  

Required Skills and Abilities

• Professional organized self-starter with the ability to interact with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast-paced, challenging legal work environment.
  
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong technical skills.
  
• Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work cohesively within a team environment.
  
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
  

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal/administrative or professional setting.
  
• Bachelor's degree
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs at a time.
  
• In office requirement of 4 days per week.
  

The expected salary range for this position is $59k-$62k. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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