Location: Washington, DC | Hybrid – 1 remote day/week
Pay Range: $75K-$90K
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday
About the Role
A top U.S. law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support two high-level lawyers in litigation and corporate law. This role is ideal for an organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, and delivers exceptional client and internal support.
Our client offers a collaborative culture, including daily free breakfast, a lunch stipend, and recognition as one of the top law firms nationally.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of legal or professional services administrative experience; litigation experience highly preferred. Big Law experience a plus
- Advanced MS Word (styles, numbering, cross-references), Outlook, Excel, PDF tools
- Legal terminology, civil procedures, discovery processes, and filing with courts/agencies
- iManage, InTapp, Dayforce, Chrome River, Billstream (or willingness to learn)
Key Job Functions
- Manage and maintain calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, and travel, and resolve conflicts proactively
- Serve as a professional point of contact for internal teams and external clients
- Prepare, edit, redline, and proofread legal documents and correspondence with high accuracy
- Organize and maintain documents in iManage or similar document management systems
- Support new client/matter intake, conflicts checks, engagement letters, and billing coordination
- Facilitate timely time-entry, expense processing (Chrome River), and billing tasks
- Track litigation deadlines, assist in drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery materials
- Prepare exhibits and materials for hearings, depositions, and trials
- Conduct research on case law, rules, and statutes, including liaising with court personnel
- Contribute to process improvements with checklists, templates, and playbooks
- Learn and utilize legal tools, including InTapp, iManage, Dayforce, Chrome River, Billstream, PACER, and state/federal ECF systems
- Maintain discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive client communications
Take the next step in your legal career and apply today to join this dynamic team!
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
