Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys by providing executive-level administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling, etc.
- Create, organize, and maintain electronic client files, follow up on pending matters
- Provide document production services including styling and formatting of documents
- Submit conflicts check(s) and new client matter information through OPEN; prepare engagement letters and assist with client billing as required
- Prepare expense report reimbursement and check requests in Chrome River
- Set up meetings as requested, ensuring all required materials are organized in advance and greet clients/guests as necessary
- Respond appropriately to emails, telephone calls, letters, and/or visitors; use resources to resolve and answer routine questions
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in a law firm or comparable environment required
- Experience supporting litigation attorneys required
- Experience working in Pacer or related software required
- Experience working in or ability to learn InTapp, Chrome River, and NetDocs required
- Understanding of basic legal citations required
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Legal Secretary: 3 years (Required)
- Big Law Firm: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road