Legal Practice Assistant

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP's Washington, DC office is actively seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support six litigation Attorneys. Duties will include a combination of complex litigation practice support as well as some traditional administrative responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide outstanding client service through email, telephonic and in-person communications with clients.
• Word processing, formatting and editing of litigation documents, including both civil and criminal pleadings, motions, discovery, trial materials and appellate briefs.
• Proofread and reviewing all written work, including correspondence, memos and court filings, for content, context, and typos. Handling court filings.
• Schedule outside vendor services, such as court reporters and expert witnesses and developing relationships with trusted service providers.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines.
• Manage attorneys' client, court, and Firm administrative obligations and deadlines.
• Support attorneys' participation in outside organizations and sponsorship of client development events.
• Schedule meetings and conference rooms. Coordinating meals/refreshments for meetings.
• Assist attorneys with compliance with firm billing and timekeeping requirements.
• Review and editing client bills and ensuring conformance with client billing requirements.
• Manage conflicts checks, new client matter openings, and engagement and waiver letters.
• Manage attorneys' travel portfolios, including making travel arrangements, maintain travel profiles, develop cost effective travel solutions and calendar travel.
• Answer and screen routine telephone calls per attorney instructions.
• Maintaining attorneys' bar and professional memberships.
• Handling expense reimbursements.
• Assisting with special projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree and minimum of five years related experience in a mid or large sized law firm are required.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to demonstrate the highest level of client service and response.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented. Understands deadlines and possesses a sense of urgencу.
• Independent worker, ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate in a proficient, tactful, and confident manner with external clients and coworkers.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Familiarity with electronic document management systems.
• Thrives in a fast paced environment and welcomes responsibility.
• Knowledge of federal and state electronic court filing procedures.
• Values the efficiencies and benefits of working with teams.
• Strong technical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

COMPENSATION: The approximate range for this role in Washington, D.C. for 5-10 years' of experience is $71,000-112,000. This salary may be higher or lower based on years of experience. 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.