Job Description

A highly regarded law firm in Washington, D.C., is currently seeking skilled applicants for an opening as a Legal Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary . Individuals in this role will be responsible for providing support to assigned attorneys and senior management while performing a variety of legal secretarial and administrative duties. Preferred candidates will have prior experience performing calendar management, expense, and document formatting duties in a law firm environment. This is a contract role with an anticipated duration of 3-6 months.

• Contract - Anticipated Duration of 3-6 months (Immediate Hiring Need)
• Pay starting at $30/hour
• On-site in Washington, D.C. (Some Remote Fridays)
• Hours are 9:00am - 5:30pm

Responsibilities

• Answer multiple phone lines; screen and direct calls them as appropriate
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange conference/teleconference calls
• Make arrangements for travel, transportation and accommodations via Internet and/or through the Firm’s travel department
• Process expenses through Firm expense application (Chrome River)
• Prepare attorney diaries through Firm diary application (Intapp)
• Utilize various office machines to transmit data, print, duplicate, fax and PDF
• Create and maintain attorney files using alphanumeric systems
• Coordinate with Conference Services when scheduling meetings for room reservations, food/beverages and audio/visual equipment needs
• Prepare and process client bills, working closely with Billing department
• Create, revise and proofread letters and various legal documents
• Provide backup coverage for other assistants and receptionists
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Ability to type 50+ wpm; skilled typing ability and knowledge of personal computers, software, and related applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to use diplomacy and discretion in relaying information
• Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred Experience

• 3 to 4 years of administrative experience in an office or professional services setting

Required Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Education

• Four-year college degree

Lawyers On Demand/Consilio offers non-attorney flexible talent placement rates that range from $15 to $100 per hour depending upon experience level and specific skills requested by the client, the candidate’s general skill set, the applicability of candidate's skill set to client need, client budget, number of hours requested, and other factors. A specific rate of pay for a project will be discussed with you if it is determined that you are a potential fit for a role.

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