A national law firm located in metro accessible Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant.  This is a hybrid opportunity - 3 days in the office and two days remote.  Individual must be flexible to come in if one of the partners needs you.  

Responsibilities:

• Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads
• Coordinate heavy scheduling and calendaring for attorney meetings, court deadlines, depositions, etc.
• Document production and organization a must. Organize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format
• Provide support by drafting correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents
• Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings and trial
• Assist with client engagement and retention, including preparation of engagement letter, conflict check, conflict waivers, and submitting information to open matters
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Articulate, organized and collaborates well with the team.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Handles monthly billing, expense reports, and processes invoices
• Must demonstrate a strong worth ethic and consistent schedule

• BA/BS in related field
• 3+ years of experience in a legal environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor with the ability to work under pressure and in a detailed, deadline-driven environment.
• Technical proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Experience with Nuance and DocXTools is preferred.
• Strong proof reading and editing skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possess a high degree of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs.