Available Position
Legal Assistant
ABOUT THE ROLE
This full-time Legal Assistant position will provide administrative assistance to several attorneys at our firm. After the first 6-months, working remotely two days a week is allowed.
Skills required include:
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, including billing and document management.
- Proactive mindset and positive attitude essential
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel, and ZOOM
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Entering attorney time, and preparing monthly/quarterly bills
- Coordinating travel arrangements and submitting expense reimbursements
- Drafting, editing & filing correspondence
- Proofreading large documents
- Attorney administrative support; faxing, copying, scanning, printing and FedExing
- Scheduling conference calls and ZOOM Meetings
- Assisting with file organization management
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of professional office experience
- Knowledge of a legal billing system such as JURIS is desirable
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and LTD available
- Pretax metro benefits and transportation credit
- 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid federal holidays
- A 401k plan is offered after 6-months. The firm does not match.
- Firm contribution to retirement profit-sharing plan after 2 years
- Bi-monthly direct deposit
- After the first 6-months days, working remotely two days a week is allowed.
How to Apply
Interested applicants that meet the qualifications listed are asked to submit a cover letter and resume. If a 2nd interview is requested, a list of three professional references and a writing sample will be required. Prior employment will be verified if hired.
No phone calls, please.
WC&B is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other protected class in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
Job Details
Salary
$50,000 to $70,000 a yearJob type
Full timeNumber of hires for this role
1About WC&B
Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP is the leading DC law firm specializing in the provision of a full range of legal services to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.
Located in Washington, DC on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Farragut North and West metro stations, this 30-person boutique law firm has been assisting non profits for 50+ years! WC&B values efficiency, hard work, and a friendly environment. WC&B recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strives to accommodate its employees’ needs while expecting reliability, a positive attitude, open communication, and an efficient work process in return.