Legal Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Legal Assistant to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group in Washington, DC. The right candidate should demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative, a desire to forge powerful relationships, possess a strong sense of team, hone their skills and deliver excellent work to advance their career at Quarles.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in connection with all aspects of case management.
• Assist attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and finalizing legal documents.
• Maintain confidential information, files, records, legal documents and reports.
• Copy and scan large volume of documents, memos, reports and other materials as required.
• Submit intake and conflict checks, process time entry, expense reports and client billing.
• Maintain attorney's calendars, schedule travel, appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years administrative assistant experience.
• Possess a positive attitude, be proactive, flexible and a team player.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word and Adobe Professional.
• Possess strong organizational, communication and client services abilities.
• Detail oriented with excellent grammar and spelling skills.
• Ability to prioritize needs based on urgency, multi-task and work in a fast-paced team-orientated environment.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $58,408.00 - $63,092.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20001 (Required)

Work Location: In person