Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Description

About the Opportunity

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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.

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What You'll Do

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

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