JMS Talent Acquisition LLC is hiring: Legal Secretary in Washington

Our client, an established and prestigious law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking a motivated and professional Legal Secretary to join their successful litigation team. This individual will be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative support to assigned attorneys while working closely with other team members and paralegals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and edit a variety of legal documents ensuring accuracy and high quality.
• File documents with courts and boards.
• Act as a liaison between attorneys, internal departments, and third-party vendors.
• Maintain attorney calendars, track case deadlines, and coordinate meetings, depositions, and conference calls.
• Send monthly invoices to clients and process vendor invoices.
• Process check requests and business expense reimbursements.
• Manage case files and emails within the document management system.
• Perform conflict checks and draft engagement letters and intake forms.
• Handle all incoming and outgoing communications (mail, email, faxes, phone calls) confidentially and efficiently.
• Coordinate domestic travel arrangements.
• Provide backup support and assist with overflow work during periods of leave.
• Mentor and share knowledge with co-workers and new employees as needed.
• Perform paralegal duties as assigned and may be required to bill for certain tasks.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Legal assistant certification or diploma is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant, administrative assistant, or paralegal in a law firm setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking for an exciting opportunity with a prestigious law firm, we encourage you to apply today!

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