Top Legal Executive jobs in District of Columbia
Top Legal Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's legal affairs. Ensures all business policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Being a Top Legal Executive provides strategic guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the business. Additionally, Top Legal Executive assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to Top Legal Executive. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Top Legal Executive jobs
Client Service Specialist (Legal Secretary)
- Top Tier Reps LLC
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
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The Client Service Specialist provides administrative client services to both internal and external clients.
In this capacity, the Client Service Specialist will:- Maintain a consistent physical presence required to facilitate an interactive and collaborative environment ensuring that assignments, cross-training, and peer level support are optimized to provide seamless support;
- Coordinate legal practice tasks and projects;
- Coordinate administrative functions and facilitate completion of tasks including such as finance/ billing-related tasks, time and expense entry, opening of new matters, client presentations, meetings and other administrative projects as assigned;
- Coordinate with and delegate to Firm resources including DPS, Williams Lea, Client Service Center, practice support or similar departments in International offices in the handling of tasks and projects;
- Prepare complex legal documents and correspondence; File with appropriate court or agency; Apply subject matter expertise in coordination of legal practice tasks and projects;
- Coordinate support through the Finance Department including: edit and review process of client bills; correct time entry and promotion of time entry best practices;
- Review and support of the client billing process to include: proofreading, application of task codes and matter management skills, coinciding math aptitude and skills to support rates, rate changes, write-offs, preparation of expense reporting and audits as required, maintenance and consistency with billing protocols and other accounting functions;
- Manage the legal and administrative practices of attorneys and facilitate service levels that meet client requirements; and
- Work overtime as required.
● Bachelor’s degree (preferred);
● At least 5 years of legal secretarial experience or relevant legal experience (required);
● Litigation experience (required);
● Advanced ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and work as part of a team;
● Advanced to Expert proficiency in rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation; bilingual
proficiency as may be required;
● Advanced proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
● Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
● Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
● Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
● Advanced knowledge of time keeping, expense processing and legal billing;
● Advanced knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;
● Advanced proficiency in document management applications;
● Proven ability to function as a coordinator with other firm-wide departments with necessary
communication skills to transfer instructions/data, verify results, resolution of conflict and delivery
or results; and
● Excellent written and oral communications required with strong ability meet deadlines and provide
results while supporting Firm policy and procedures.
Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition
to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual
contribution and firm profitability.
Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the
following:
● Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short and Long Term Disability
● Voluntary 401k plan and profit sharing
● 10 paid holidays per year, and a generous PTO program
● Family Support including Paid Parental Leave and Fertility coverage
● Bright Horizons (Back-up child care, elder care and online tutoring)
● Dependent Care
● Wellness programs (Employee Assistance Program, mental health and well-being events)
● Anniversary Bonus Program
● Professional Development Programs
● Transportation Allowance and Commuter Benefits
● Auto/Home/Legal Insurance
● Pet Insurance
● Employee discounts
● And more! - 20 Days Ago
Executive Assistant
- C&M Legal Search, LLC
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Executive Assistant Our client is seeking an Executive Assistant to join their team in the Washington D.C. office. The Executive Assistant provides assistance to, and manages resources for, partners, ...
- 8 Days Ago
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
- Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commi...
- 1 Month Ago
1099 Sales Executive (Medical Device)
- Top Tier Reps LLC
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Salary: Commission-based with a performance bonusThe Sales Executive (Medical Device) is responsible for selling medical equipment to hospitals, health systems, doctor's offices, and clinics, Responsi...
- 1 Month Ago
Executive Legal Secretary
- Palmer Staffing Services
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- A D.C. Global Law Firm is seeking an experienced Executive Legal Secretary for their Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience, preferab...
- 7 Days Ago
Executive Legal Secretary
- Palmer Staffing Services
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- A D.C. Global Law Firm is seeking an experienced Executive Legal Secretary for their Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience, preferab...
- 7 Days Ago
Top Legal Executive jobs at Popular Companies
Legal Executive Assistant
- McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP
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Austin, TX
- McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. is currently seeking a sharp, confident, and reliable Legal Executive Assistant to wor...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Executive Assistant
- Proskauer
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New York, NY
- Job Description The world's leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need i...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Executive Assistant
- Beacon Hill
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- Beacon Hill is looking for a Legal Executive Assistant to join a leading corporation in Oakbrook, IL! This position is a...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Executive Assistant
- Frontline Source Group
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Houston, TX
- Legal Executive Assistant Our very busy Houston Law Firm client is seeking a 5+ year Legal Executive Assistant on a full...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Executive Assistant
- Frontline Source Group
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Houston, TX
- Legal Executive Assistant Our very busy Houston Law Firm client is seeking a 5+ year Legal Executive Assistant on a full...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Executive Assistant
- O Long Law LLC
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Evanston, IL
- Job Description Job Description Please apply directly by following this link: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/o-long-law...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Executive Assistant
- Mccall Parkhurst & Horton Llp
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Austin, TX
- McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. is currently seeking a sharp, confident, and reliable Legal Executive Assistant to wor...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Executive Assistant
- Beacon Hill Staffing Group
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Villa Park, IL
- Beacon Hill is looking for a Legal Executive Assistant to join a leading corporation in Oakbrook, IL! This position is a...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west.
The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Top Legal Executive jobs
$470,552 to $777,987
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