Boutique Law Firm located in downtown DC is seeking an enthusiastic Legal Administrative Assistant with a "whatever it takes" attitude to join our team. The ideal candidate should be client-satisfaction oriented as well as a highly skilled proofreader/document editor. You should exhibit high standards in your work product and strive towards excellence. Experience with and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word) is essential in this role. You should be polished and professional in appearance and demeanor.
We are a small but prominent law firm with offices in DC and Florida. Our team is a dynamic and diverse group of self-starters and goal achievers. We believe in office synergy, happy employees, and a strong work/life balance. You will work hard alongside us, but you should rarely feel overly stressed on any particular project.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain the office calendar and partner appointments
Schedule and confirm meetings, prepare files for partners/paralegals prior to meetings
Answer the phone, greet clients, get to know clients
Assist with accounting / bookkeeping under instruction of Office Manager
Open and distribute mail, accept, and sign for packages
Ensure file organization (both paper and paperless)
Edit/proofread for partners; document production
Assist attorneys, paralegals and office manager with administrative tasks as needed
Be friendly and kind to clients as well as your coworkers
Be punctual and reliable - you are an integral part of this office
This is a team environment. We work hard and you must be willing to do the same with a "can do" attitude
Work hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm in the office with an hour for lunch. Overtime is rare.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an Administrative Assistant in a law firm setting
Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
Excellent editing/proofreading skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
SALARY/BENEFITS:
Salary range for the position is $70K- $90K/annum
Benefits include paid time off, life, health, vision, and dental insurance, and retirement plan
