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Foster Garvey PC · 16 hours ago

Legal Practice Assistant

Washington, DC

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $105K/yr

3+ years exp

Foster Garvey PC, a national law firm, is looking for a Legal Practice Assistant to support their Business Practice. The role involves providing administrative support to attorneys and clients, managing schedules, and ensuring efficient operations within the firm.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Run conflict checks through Intapp Open

Draft and prepare engagement letters and waivers

Perform administrative duties, including scheduling and preparing legal correspondence

Manage attorney CLE requirements, including enrollment, tracking, and recording

Process expense reimbursements via Chrome River

Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys

Maintain attorney calendars in Outlook

Schedule meetings and reserve conference rooms

Prepare, format, proofread, and revise documents and correspondence

Assist in reviewing and finalizing attorney pre-bills

Provide in-person support for scanning and copying projects

Manage document execution workflow through Docusign, including preparation, tracking, and follow-up

Other duties or projects as assigned

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteLegal secretary certificateClient service skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with common transactional and corporate terms, procedures, and protocols (i.e., contracts and agreements)

Broad computer knowledge, skills, and proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet browsers (Chrome and Firefox), and other compatible and related software

Ability to effectively and accurately present information and respond to questions from attorneys, clients, and employees

Ability to prioritize issues and workload, as well as anticipate projects that need to be completed

Commitment to excellent customer service

Act as a liaison between the attorneys and other departments of the Firm

Establish effective working relationships and appropriately interact with others and provide backup support as needed

Observe attorney-client confidentiality

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in a legal or professional services organization, or high school diploma and 5-7 years of experience in a legal or professional services organization, or equivalent experience

Preferred

Prior experience with liquor licensing and other liquor-related matters is a plus

Legal secretary or paralegal certificate is preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit-sharing

Commuter allowance

Paid time off plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave

Community service leave

Annual discretionary bonus, and more!

Company

Foster Garvey PC

Foster Garvey PC is a full-service law firm serving several of the most influential and innovative companies and governments in the country.

Founded in 2019

Seattle, Washington, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.foster.com/

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