Job Description
Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Location (city, state): Washington, DC
Industry: Legal Services
Pay: $73,000 – $85,000 (based on experience level)
About Our Client:
Addison Group is partnering with a prominent international law firm to support their search for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their high-performing team in Washington, DC. This firm is recognized globally for its focus on life sciences and regulatory law and offers a professional, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant with strong organizational skills and a client-service mindset. This individual will work closely with a team of attorneys and administrative professionals to ensure seamless support across scheduling, communication, and documentation. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your legal administrative career in a prestigious setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver administrative support to a team of attorneys in collaboration with 2-3 other legal assistants.
- Manage calendars, schedule client meetings, and coordinate travel logistics (domestic & international).
- Handle meeting setup including room reservations, catering, and guest check-in processes.
- Prepare, edit, and format legal correspondence and documents using firm-standard software.
- Monitor and assist with email communications and ensure deadlines are tracked and met.
- Support internal processes including billing, timesheet entry, and document filing systems.
- Offer back-up support to colleagues when needed and engage in overflow tasks.
- Promote teamwork by sharing best practices and assisting less experienced team members.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of legal administrative experience, ideally from a large law firm.
- Familiarity with tools such as iManage, Intapp Time, MS Office 365, and Workday.
- High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM and score 80%+ on spelling/grammar and Microsoft Word assessments (testing required before interview).
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively under pressure.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to pitch in on all levels of work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Details:
- This is a direct hire position with immediate consideration.
- Hybrid work schedule : Onsite Tuesday through Thursday; remote Monday and Friday.
- Work hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (40 hours/week, overtime eligible).
- Interview process includes: Online assessments (MS Word, typing, grammar)
- Background check and education verification required.
Perks:
- 24 days PTO plus 10 holidays and a floating holiday
- Annual merit review with promotion potential
- 401(k) with up to 10% firm match
- Laptop and equipment provided
- Business casual dress code
- Convenient metro access
Job Tags
Holiday work, Casual work, Immediate start, Remote job, Monday to Friday,