Job Description

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant

Location (city, state): Washington, DC

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $73,000 – $85,000 (based on experience level)

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a prominent international law firm to support their search for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their high-performing team in Washington, DC. This firm is recognized globally for its focus on life sciences and regulatory law and offers a professional, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant with strong organizational skills and a client-service mindset. This individual will work closely with a team of attorneys and administrative professionals to ensure seamless support across scheduling, communication, and documentation. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your legal administrative career in a prestigious setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver administrative support to a team of attorneys in collaboration with 2-3 other legal assistants.
• Manage calendars, schedule client meetings, and coordinate travel logistics (domestic & international).
• Handle meeting setup including room reservations, catering, and guest check-in processes.
• Prepare, edit, and format legal correspondence and documents using firm-standard software.
• Monitor and assist with email communications and ensure deadlines are tracked and met.
• Support internal processes including billing, timesheet entry, and document filing systems.
• Offer back-up support to colleagues when needed and engage in overflow tasks.
• Promote teamwork by sharing best practices and assisting less experienced team members.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of legal administrative experience, ideally from a large law firm.
• Familiarity with tools such as iManage, Intapp Time, MS Office 365, and Workday.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM and score 80%+ on spelling/grammar and Microsoft Word assessments (testing required before interview).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively under pressure.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to pitch in on all levels of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Details:

• This is a direct hire position with immediate consideration.
• Hybrid work schedule : Onsite Tuesday through Thursday; remote Monday and Friday.
• Work hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (40 hours/week, overtime eligible).
• Interview process includes: Online assessments (MS Word, typing, grammar)
• Background check and education verification required.

Perks:

• 24 days PTO plus 10 holidays and a floating holiday
• Annual merit review with promotion potential
• 401(k) with up to 10% firm match
• Laptop and equipment provided
• Business casual dress code
• Convenient metro access

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