Why You Want To Work Here:
This is an awesome opportunity for anyone looking for a foot in the door opportunity with a large IP Law Firm. We are a global firm and the best in the business. We provide hands-on training, with a lot of room for growth! In this position you will work across all departments and provide support to our Partners.
Responsibilities of the Entry-Level Legal Assistant:
- Assist with the preparation of court filings and organization of pleadings, memoranda, discovery
- and other legal documents
- Prepare, edit, proofread, and redline documents and correspondence for accuracy, grammar, and formatting
- Prepare client bills and related forms and arrange for expense advancement, reimbursement, and invoice payments
- Coordinate travel and meeting logistics, including scheduling, arranging videoconferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment and food and beverage orders; preparing presentation materials
- Create and organize new files
- Respond to emails/inbound calls from clients
- Maintain email correspondence between attorney and client
- Review drafts of invoices for header information
- Proofread narratives and correct any errors
Qualifications of the Entry-Level Legal Assistant:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree
- Interest in growing a professional career in legal services
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Ability to type 65 WPM
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to proofread documents for accuracy / errors
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized
Entry-Level Legal Assistant
Washington, DC
Full-time
$50k + Excellent Benefits
