Legal Administrative Assistant

L5

remotepeopleAlexandria, VA3 days ago
About the Opportunity: Remote People is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious, nationally recognized law firm for a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of attorneys in its Washington, D.C. office. This is a great fit for an experienced legal support professional who thrives on variety, structure, and high standards of client service.
What You'll Do: Manage complex attorney calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence with precision Organize and maintain documents within the firm's document management system Support client and matter intake, including conflicts checks and engagement letters Assist with time entry, billing edits, and expense processing Help attorneys track and report continuing education credits Monitor litigation deadlines and support drafting of motions, discovery requests, and other filings under attorney direction Research case law, procedural rules, and court-specific requirements Format, file, and serve court documents in compliance with applicable rules Prepare materials for filings, hearings, depositions, and trial Contribute to process improvements through templates and checklists
What You Bring: Bachelor's degree and relevant professional experience 5+ years of legal or professional services administrative experience Advanced Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PDF skills Working knowledge of legal terminology, civil procedure, and discovery practices Experience filing documents with courts and government agencies Familiarity with legal practice management/document systems (or willingness to learn)Strong judgment, discretion, and composure under pressure
Schedule: Mostly in-office, with limited remote flexibility
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Alexandria, VA

Occupation

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

Posted

3 days ago

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