Legal Assistant - Ultimate Staffing Services

About the Role:

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a prestigious and fast-paced organization in Washington, DC, seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a professional environment and has strong administrative, time management, and communication skills.

Why You Should Apply:

• Work with a leading organization in the heart of Washington, DC.
• Gain valuable experience in a professional and collaborative environment.
• Join a team that values precision, organization, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide critical administrative support, ensuring the success of the legal team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Document Management: Editing and proofreading documents, maintaining transaction spreadsheets, and assisting with closing logistics and binder assembly.
• Administrative Support: Managing schedules and calendars, arranging travel, updating contracts, creating new business intake forms, and assisting with client proposals.
• Expense and Time Tracking: Tracking attorney expenses and ensuring time entries comply with firm and client guidelines.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Key Qualities:
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, professional environment.
  • A proactive and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a law firm or busy office setting.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.