Legal Support Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities ​

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Attorney time entry and editing pre- bills.

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Creating, revising, and formatting legal documents.

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Preparing expense reports, check requests, and new business memos. Mailings and creation of binders.

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Entering contacts and maintaining electronic files.

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Assisting with travel arrangements and scheduling meetings. Conducting research as needed.

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Providing back-up coverage for other Legal Support Specialists. Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

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The ideal candidate will possess a BA/BS degree.

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Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal/administrative or professional setting.

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Professional organized self-starter with the ability to interact with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast-paced, challenging legal work environment.

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Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Strong technical skills.

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Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work cohesively within a team environment.

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Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

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Physical Requirements

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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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Must be able to lift 15 lbs at a time.

Washington, DC pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $55,000 to $65,000.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected] .