Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

General Information

Office(s): Washington, DC

Department: Legal Practice Assistant

Date Published: 11-Jun-2024

Salary Type: Non-Exempt

Description & Requirements

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:

• Providing 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.

• Proofreading and reviewing all written work, including correspondence, memos and court filings, for content, context, and typos.

• Scheduling outside vendor services, such as court reporters and expert witnesses and developing relationships with trusted service providers.

• Calculating and calendaring court deadlines.

• Management of attorneys' client, court, and Firm administrative obligations and deadlines.

• Supporting attorneys' participation in outside organizations and sponsorship of client development events.

• Scheduling meetings and conference rooms. Coordinating meals/refreshments for meetings.

• Assisting attorneys with compliance with firm billing and timekeeping requirements.

• Reviewing and editing client bills and ensuring conformance with client billing requirements.

• Managing conflicts checks, new client matter openings, and engagement and waiver letters.

• Managing attorneys' travel portfolios, including making travel arrangements, maintaining travel profiles, developing cost effective travel solutions and calendaring travel.

• Answering and screening routine telephone calls per attorney instructions.

• Maintaining attorneys' bar and professional memberships.

• Handling expense reimbursements.

• Assisting with special projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• 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 urgency.

• 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.

• Values the efficiencies and benefits of working with teams.

COMPENSATION: $75,928 - $109,962 is the estimated salary range for this role in Washington, D.C. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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