Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP · 1 day ago
Legal Administrative Assistant
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$39/hr - $46/hr
2+ years expAxinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a committed law firm specializing in antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation. They are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support, manage calendars, prepare legal documents, and assist attorneys with various tasks.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Maintain calendar and contacts
Room scheduling/reservations (individual and group meetings)
Meet/greet clients; arrange meetings (including any beverage/food and AV requirements)
Track monthly expenses, prepare expense reports and manage corporate card accounts
Make travel arrangements
Respond timely to emails requesting other assistance
Proofread documents upon attorney request
Perform photocopying, scanning, faxing, binding, filing, etc
Create TOCs and TOAs
Prepare legal correspondence, documents, electronic filings, etc
Create and maintain files
Prepare new client/matter forms; engagement letters, etc
Create binders
Track attorney bar/court admissions/CLE information
Conduct minor non-billable research for assigned attorneys (i.e., filings, court cases, patents, etc…)
Enter attorney hours into time management system and manage contract attorney time as applicable
Review and edit of monthly prebills; drafting cover letters for same
Minor personal work for a Partner
Provide back-up services for other admins or office personnel
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
2+ years general office experience required, prior law firm experience is preferred
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
General knowledge of office equipment and tools
Strong Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and various document management tools
Ability to build rapport with attorneys and professional staff
Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
The ability to work independently but within a team environment
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
prior law firm experience is preferred
Benefits
Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility
Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)
Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)
Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Student loan refinancing discounts
Fitness/Gym dues reimbursement program
Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available)
Company
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a law firm headquartered in New York.
51-200 employees
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