Legal Secretary

Job Title: Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary - International Trade Active
Location : Washington, DC

About The Client:

• The Client is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients.

About The Job:

• The Client is seeking a Practice Assistant/Legal Administrative Assistant to in .

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-level administrative support to two or more shareholders and associate attorneys.
• Maximize attorney time with effective calendaring of multiple and complex meetings, including virtual and in-person appointment scheduling, successful deadline tracking of various filings and events, and timely confirmation of all appointments and cancellations.
• Ensure an error-free work product in the formatting, drafting, proofing, and editing of time-sensitive and at times confidential documents.
• Provide expert support using various Firm software and other programs including, but not limited to, document management (NetDocs), various electronic court filing systems, Firm marketing system (CRM), time keeping (InTapp), expense reporting (Concur), heavy travel coordination (NAVAN), client/matter files (iCompli) and more.
• Provide support as a liaison for the attorneys with Document Services and Litigation Support for document and production projects.
• Function as the primary point of contact at the Firm for clients and guests when they visit the office or when they are trying to connect with their attorney.
• Grow your skills as a legal support professional by managing projects and deadlines, collaborating with team members, and using your organization and time management skills to satisfy client needs and lead the Firm to success.

Requirements:

• The drive and determination to learn new skills and perfect current skillset in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• The ability to own individual tasks as well as collaborate well in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and strong time management skills to produce quality work product while keeping yourself and team members on task to meet deadlines.
• Professional conduct at all times concerning interactions and communications internally and externally.
• 3 years experience in a litigation group, international trade experience, a strong plus.
• A high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedules.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays, including a floating holiday.
• WorkWell wellness program, including free use of the Calm App.
• Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons (child, elder, and pet care).
• Access to Firm-wide emergency assistance fund.
• Free full access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401K Program.
• Retirement Savings Program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000