Legal Support Assistant - Washington, D.C.

Baker Donelson - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Support Assistant at Baker Donelson in Washington, D.C. is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The position involves preparing legal documents, managing court filings, and coordinating meetings, among other duties, to ensure smooth operations within the law office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with court filings
• Coordinate meetings and manage attorney calendars
• Make travel arrangements and handle expense reports
• Perform time entry and run conflicts
• Open and maintain client files
• Compile documents for depositions
• Organize document production for pending litigation
• Handle e-filing and manage deposition calendars
• Prepare a chronology of discovery correspondence
• Begin work on trial exhibit lists

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong word processing skills, including use of styles
• Ability to type a minimum of 65 wpm with high accuracy
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines