Legal Administrative Assistant - DC

SourcePro Search has a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant, in Washington, DC.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience to be a part of the Administrative Services team, with the ability to commute to the DC office four times a week.
The successful candidate will support attorneys across different levels (Partners/Counsel/Associates) and practice groups in managing their day to day tasks and providing them with administrative support.
If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and maintain lawyers' busy schedules and calendars
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients in person and over the phone.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendaring, drafting correspondence, and filing.
• Prepare engagement letters.
• Proofread client documents and other legal documents, as requested.
• Answer client questions related to the administrative side of the process.
• Maintain good communication with clients, attorneys and staff.
• Prepare client billing and input time entry.
• Schedule travel and meeting arrangements.
• Make, screen and route telephone calls, place conference calls and schedule appointments.
• Create and maintain legal files and indices.
• Set up and maintain files and records.
• Assist attorneys with client outreach and business development needs when requested.
• Assist with overflow work as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Three plus years of administrative experience in a Law Firm or Corporate setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with all levels of Firm personnel
• High level of professionalism and excellent customer service skills
• Must take initiative and be a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities within the Firm
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Solid time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• High level of discretion while working with sensitive information and documents