A litigation boutique law firm is currently seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant. This is for an position in our Washington, DC office. Experience in a law office is a definite plus. Duties are various office administrative tasks including reception desk duty, filing, organizing, mail, maintaining office supplies, and correspondence. This position may also include working with and supporting some of the firm’s vendors for IT, phone services, and legal support systems. A willingness to learn to perform certain paralegal duties such as Court electronic filings for the attorneys is a plus.
The ideal candidate is required to have at a minimum:
- BA/BS degree;
- 2+ years of experience working in an administrative capacity in an office environment; Experience in a law office is a plus;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to anticipate plans, prioritize workload, and adapt to changing conditions;
- Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities;
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and
- Available to travel to support administrative tasks during out-of-state trials.
Candidate should also be:
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat;
- Customer service oriented with experience multitasking and working under tight deadlines;
- Flexible to work overtime, weekends and holidays; and
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 25lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work Location: In person