Legal Administrative Assistant – Legislative Practice Group
Location: Washington, DC (Steps from the Metro | Hybrid: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Choice of 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM or 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000+ (Commensurate with experience)
Position Overview
A premier law firm is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Legislative Practice Group and Managing Partner. This role is ideal for a dedicated legal administrative professional who thrives in a sophisticated, fast-paced corporate environment and values collaboration, high-level client service, and professional excellence.
Located in the heart of Washington, DC with immediate, steps-away access to the Metro, our office provides an easy, stress-free commute. We also offer an exceptional work-life balance, featuring a rare 37.5-hour work week and a predictable schedule with virtually no overtime (advanced notice provided on the rare occasions it occurs).
Primary Responsibilities
- Document Production: Draft, edit, format, and meticulously proofread complex legal documents, executive correspondence, and legislative presentations.
- Practice & Calendar Management: Maintain executive calendars, coordinate client meetings, manage conference logistics, and arrange travel itineraries.
- Financial & Billing Operations: Facilitate client billing distribution and process expense reports. Perform text-based modifications and time-entry tracking using Omega (Aderant) and iTimekeep.
- Information Management: Oversee the smooth opening of new client matters and maintain secure, highly organized electronic files.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of administrative support experience within a law firm environment (required).
- Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an expert-level command of PowerPoint and advanced document formatting.
- Software Familiarity: Previous experience with Omega/Aderant and iTimekeep is highly advantageous.
- Core Competencies: Exceptional corporate communication and interpersonal skills. Strong capability to manage multiple high-priority tasks independently while maintaining an exact eye for detail.
Why Join Us?
- Prime Washington, DC location with unmatched Metro accessibility.
- Competitive compensation packages with growth potential based on experience.
- Predictable, flexible daily schedules to accommodate your work-life balance.
- A supportive, team-oriented culture in a highly specialized and impactful practice group.
How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us: Palmer is an award-winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Experience:
- Legal administrative: 2 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft PowerPoint: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20036 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20036
