28 results for Senior Legal Assistant in Washington, DC

Legal Assistant We are seeking a Short-Term Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to support a busy law firm with litigation matters. The ideal candidate must have experience preparing and filing pleadings and motions. Experience with trusts and estates, wills, and powers of attorney is a plus but not required. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, and other court documents in state and/or federal courts.</li><li>Assist attorneys in preparing case files, correspondence, and legal documents.</li><li>Coordinate court filings and ensure compliance with deadlines and procedural requirements.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines.</li><li>Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed.</li><li>Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files.</li><li>Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, and document management</li></ul>

Legal Assistant We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team in ROCKVILLE, Maryland. As a Legal Assistant, you will be supporting one of our main partners in the law firm. This role is set within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity. Responsibilities:• Manage case files effectively, ensuring accurate documentation and organization• Assist with dictation tasks as required• Support document management including filing, archiving, and retrieving documents as needed• Proofread and edit documents to ensure accuracy and clarity• Schedule appointments, meetings, and manage calendars for the main partners• Use Case Management Software to track and manage cases• Administer claims and handle billing functions as needed• Provide support in Personal Injury Litigation and Personal Injury Law• Leverage your experience in Litigation - Civil and general Litigation Experience For immediate and confidential consideration, please e-mail your resume directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].

Legal Assistant Position: Litigation Legal AssistantLocation: Washington DCWork Setting: In Office Job Description: Legal Assistant who can seamlessly come in and work well in a team environment. Must be proactive and possess strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Must be able to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and work in a fast paced environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Attention to detail and organization is essential• Heavy calendaring, docketing and eFiling• Must be proactive and manage their attorney’s docket effectively• Follow-up with attorney on deadlines• Ensures strict confidentiality at all times• Collect case information and prepare client engagement documentation• Collaborate with firm’s billing department on client billing• Assists with special projects as needed Technology• MS Office• Outlook• Pacer/WestLaw• Litify• Docrio• Chrome River Work Environment• Very collegial and friendly• Team environment For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].

Legal Assistant We are in search of a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves providing administrative support to our legal team, handling legal documentation, coordinating schedules, and ensuring effective communication. As a Legal Assistant, you will contribute significantly to the smooth operation of our legal office. Responsibilities • Serve as a central communication point between clients, opposing counsel, and vendors, ensuring all communications are handled professionally. • Assist with the creation, proofreading, and formatting of legal documents, including contracts, briefs, pleadings, and memos, ensuring accuracy and adherence to formatting standards. • Manage both physical and electronic filing systems, guaranteeing organized and efficient storage and retrieval of documents for both ongoing and archived cases. • Handle the maintenance of attorney schedules, including appointments, meetings, court dates, and deadlines while prioritizing and adjusting as necessary to avoid scheduling conflicts. • Conduct basic legal research as requested by attorneys, including case law or procedural rules. • Assist with the preparation and processing of client invoices, expense reports, and time tracking to ensure accurate billing procedures. • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agenda preparation, booking conference rooms, and conducting follow-ups. • Ensure strict confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive client and firm information. • Provide support on special assignments and projects as required by the legal and administrative teams.

Legal Assistant Our client is hiring a Conflicts Analyst to join their team in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities:Conduct research on corporate affiliations of clients and involved parties using Capital IQ, Hoover's/D& B, and other online resources to verify and cross-reference information.Execute routine conflicts of interest searches by identifying and validating party information, determining appropriate search parameters (including Boolean operators), running searches, and analyzing results based on the General Counsel's Office policies and procedures.Ensure all conflicts reports are thorough, accurate, consistent, and compliant with established firm-wide standards and procedures.Provide support to the legal team and conflicts manager by responding to inquiries and assisting with conflict resolution.Maintain and update client and matter data within Intapp, including modifications to client/matter names and the addition of new parties.Enforce high standards of accuracy, quality, and thoroughness in conflicts searches and analyses across all requests.Remain available for urgent and confidential matters as needed, including outside regular business hours.Assist in refining processes, procedures, and technologies to enhance efficiency and customer service.Demonstrate expertise in utilizing and maintaining the conflicts database, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Paralegal Role: Paralegal - Full-TimeLocation: Arlington - On-SiteSalary: DOE up to $70K Benefits: Health insurance, 401k, pto, etc. Our client is hiring an experienced Family Law Paralegal in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities: • Thoroughly coordinate and manage document production tasks, which includes the issuance of subpoenas.• Address and rectify any deficiencies in responses by creating deficiency letters and drafting necessary motions to compel.• Contribute to all stages of litigation, including monitoring deadlines, managing court filings, and assisting in preparing for depositions, trial, and settlement/mediation.• Draft and prepare pleadings, complaints, motions, and discovery requests and responses in an accurate and timely manner.• Carry out the process of preparing exhibit binders and other materials needed for trial preparation.

Legal Assistant We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant in Towson. In this litigation role, you will prepare attorneys for trial, communicate with clients, manage calendars, and order medical records. Responsibilities:• Prepare attorneys for trials by organizing and managing necessary documents.• Maintain regular contact with clients to gather necessary dates and details.• Handle scheduling tasks, including managing depositions and maintaining calendars.• Assist in e-filing processes in state and federal courts, with a focus on MDEC filings.• Participate in some billing tasks, working closely with the accounting department to ensure bills are sent to clients in a timely manner.• Ensure document formatting is accurate and consistent.• Manage medical malpractice cases, including coordinating with doctors and experts.

Legal Secretary We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary in Washington, DC. Your primary role will be to support our legal team with various administrative and legal tasks, including managing electronic communications, organizing travel arrangements, and preparing legal documents. Responsibilities: • Manage and coordinate electronic communications both internally and externally, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality• Arrange travel schedules, itineraries, and meetings, including the reservation of conference rooms and meal preparation• Maintain and manage busy calendars, prioritizing meetings with internal and external groups• Prepare and type legal documents accurately and within requested timeframes, balancing work among different assignments and meeting specific deadlines• Assist in preparing and proofreading litigation and business documents, including pleadings, discovery, settlements, contracts, and client correspondence• File electronic documents as required, observing all necessary protocols and procedures• Manage docket deadlines, including the calendaring of hearings, mediations, trials, etc.• Prepare daily time entry for Partners and other attorneys, ensuring timely submission and approval by management• Collaborate with the Accounting department to ensure billing accuracy in accordance with client requirements; perform Paperless Proforma edits, complete expense reimbursements promptly, and prepare invoices for payment as requested by timekeepers• Demonstrate effective teamwork proactively and assist other Legal Administrative Assistants as time permits• Work cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the firm, fostering a collaborative work environment• Use sound judgment and initiative independently to develop project timelines and anticipate the business needs of the assigned timekeepers; plan ahead and meet deadlines• Interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].

Legal Secretary We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary in Alexandria, Virginia. Your role will be to provide essential support in our legal department, with a focus on litigation. You will be handling administrative tasks, managing documents, and assisting in the preparation of legal proceedings. Responsibilities:• Managing the scheduling of meetings, setting calendar appointments, and updating contact information• Handling a variety of administrative tasks such as arranging travel, processing expenses, and reimbursements• Prioritizing, scanning, and distributing incoming emails and regular mail related to cases• Drafting, formatting, and revising various legal documents such as letters, memoranda, pleadings, and forms• Ensuring the accuracy of client and court documents through proofreading• Opening and maintaining files for new clients and matters• Managing attorneys’ docket and communicating deadlines to the team• Organizing and maintaining case files in both electronic and paper form, if required• Retrieving requested files, cases, depositions, exhibits, documents, and other information• Preparing and electronically filing pleadings with the court• Making necessary arrangements for depositions and assisting in preparation for out-of-town depositions and trial• Entering timesheets and assisting with client billing processes including reviewing and sending out client invoices• Processing incoming vendor invoices for payment• Providing assistance to other members of the litigation group when necessary For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].

Legal Secretary Robert Half is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary with Civil Litigation experience for a contract to hire position with a respected firm in Baltimore, Maryland. If you are detail-oriented, experienced in litigation, and ready to hit the ground running in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide administrative and secretarial support to attorneys in civil litigation matters.</li><li>Prepare and revise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.</li><li>Manage case files, including electronic filing (e-filing) for Maryland court systems.</li><li>Coordinate schedules, maintain calendars, and arrange meetings and court appearances.</li><li>Ensure timely communications with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Proofread and format documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.</li></ul>If interested please reach out to Kevin Beres- 410-548-2501 at Robert Half for additional information

Legal Secretary We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team in Vienna, Virginia. The role involves carrying out various secretarial tasks related to firm administrative tasks, processing new client requests, and maintaining accurate client records. This position is an integral part of our team, ensuring efficient and smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities:• Process new client/matter requests and maintain accurate client records.• Handle court filings, including e-filing, under the supervision of attorneys.• Perform word processing tasks, including drafting, revising, and finalizing client-related documents such as correspondence, memoranda, bills, timesheets, and project work.• Maintain physical and electronic files.• Calendar deadlines associated with federal and state rules of procedure.• Coordinate travel arrangements and meetings, and properly receive clients/guests as requested.• Answer attorneys’ phones and take messages, ensuring effective communication within the team.• Compose correspondence for client-related matters and handle incoming and outgoing mail.• Ensure the proper distribution, sending, filing, and handling of completed work.• Use various litigation skills, such as calendar management, case management software, civil litigation experience, court filing, and drafting legal documents.

Paralegal Our client, a prestigious non-profit that was established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all, is seeking an experienced and talented Litigation Paralegal to join its growing NYC team! The organization engages in research, education and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. Are you a Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years of litigation experience who wants to engage in meaningful work? If that sounds like you, please apply today!!! Competitive salary, hybrid schedule, great benefits, and generous time off! Responsibilities:• Responsibilities will include document organization, review all relevant pleadings and documents and entering/updating events in relevant database; file maintenance; preparation for depositions and trials; and typing, formatting, and proofreading a variety of legal correspondence, briefs, motions, and pleadings• Cite-check, proofread, and Bluebook legal documents• Conduct investigative research to gather relevant information for case preparation• Summarize transcripts from depositions, hearings, and other proceedings• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court• Coordinate and summarize depositions• Conduct legal research and factual investigation• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses / prepare legal documents and draft communication for supervising lawyer• Perform legal research and collect and summarize relevant case information

Paralegal We are seeking a Paralegal to join our law firm client in Tyson's Corner, Virginia. This is a permanent/full time position. Responsibilities:• Assist with various stages of litigation, ensuring all legal procedures are followed accurately• Process and draft legal documents, including pleadings and briefs• Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation• Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for depositions, ensuring all necessary documents and materials are ready• Facilitate efficient discovery processes, managing and organizing all relevant information and documents• Actively participate in case management, keeping track of case progression and updating records as needed• Liaise with clients, legal professionals, and court officials as necessary• Ensure client confidentiality is maintained at all times• Stay updated with changes in laws and regulations that may impact case outcomes• Use litigation skills to assist attorneys in preparing for and during trials. For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].

Paralegal We are extending an opportunity to join our team as a Paralegal in McLEAN, Virginia, United States. You will be a key part of our law firm, supporting our attorneys with administrative and legal tasks. Your role will entail processing business transactions, estate planning, and trust and estate administration, ensuring the smooth operation of the legal team. Responsibilities:• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Manage and organize trust and estate files, maintaining up-to-date information.• Handle the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.• Oversee the probate process, including filing necessary court documents and communicating with executors and beneficiaries.• Assist with business formation tasks, including preparing and filing formation documents.• Support the sale of businesses or mergers by drafting and reviewing contracts and transactional documents.• Coordinate due diligence and closing process for business transactions.• Maintain and update corporate minute books to ensure organized records.• Prepare board of directors and shareholder resolutions, ensuring they align with corporate governance requirements.• Manage corporate filings and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.

Paralegal We are offering an exciting opportunity in the Legal industry. We are in search of a Paralegal to join our team. As a Paralegal, your tasks will encompass various aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including maintaining detailed records, reviewing titles and surveys, and preparing and filing UCCs. Responsibilities: • Assisting attorneys with a variety of commercial real estate transactions• Conducting extensive review of titles and surveys• Preparing comprehensive real estate closing documents• Creating detailed summaries of titles and surveys• Ensuring accurate and efficient preparation and filing of UCCs• Performing UCC and diligence searches• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records• Resolving client inquiries in a timely and detail-oriented manner• Monitoring client accounts and taking appropriate action as needed• Processing client credit applications accurately and efficiently For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].

Legal Executive Assistant Job Title: Legal Executive AssistantLocation: Washington, DC (On-site | Hybrid after 90 days)Pay Rate: $44.44 – $58.88 per hourPractice Area: Patent LitigationTravel Required: Yes (for trials) About the Role:We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Executive Assistant to support multiple attorneys in our Washington, DC office. This position plays a critical role in helping partners manage their day-to-day practice operations so they can focus on strategic client work. You’ll serve as a trusted liaison between departments, streamline communications, and assist with high-level patent litigation matters—especially ITC filings—on a national scale.This role is on-site four days per week for the first 90 days, then transitions to a hybrid schedule (three days in office per week). Occasional travel is required to support Patent Litigation trials. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide executive-level administrative support to attorneys, primarily partners.</li><li>Act as a practice liaison by managing communications, coordinating meetings, and connecting key stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure materials, deliverables, and meetings are handled with efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Serve as a strategic partner in delivering on client and practice priorities.</li><li>Coordinate and support ITC filings (a key function of this role).</li><li>Collaborate with legal teams across the country.</li><li>Travel as needed to assist with litigation trials.</li></ul>

Paralegal We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Paralegal will provide support to our practice, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and communicating with our clientele. This role will also involve collaborating with other team members to carry out administrative duties. Responsibilities:• Drafting various legal documents to support the day-to-day operations of the practice• Conducting thorough legal research to aid in case preparation and client advisement• Communicating effectively with clients to update them on case progress and answer inquiries• Collaborating with other team members to ensure efficient completion of administrative tasks• Appearing in court to represent clients and present cases, as needed• Utilizing computer software applications for legal research and document drafting, such as Word and Excel• Checking and shepherding case citations to ensure accuracy• Managing cases effectively to ensure all relevant information is organized and accessible• Preparing pleadings to be filed in court• Handling discovery requests and responses in a timely and thorough manner

Paralegal Robert Half Legal is partnering with a respected law firm in Towson, Maryland, to find a highly skilled Paralegal with expertise in civil litigation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in handling complex legal cases, and are committed to delivering results, we encourage you to apply.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide comprehensive support throughout all phases of the civil litigation process, including pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and settlements.</li><li>Draft, review, and file legal documents, including motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests/responses.</li><li>Maintain and organize case files, documents, and exhibits with exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Perform legal research using tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis and summarize findings for attorneys.</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors as needed.</li><li>Manage document production for eDiscovery and assist in preparing for trials or other courtroom proceedings.</li></ul>Please reach out to Kevin Beres 410-548-2501 with any interest.

Paralegal Robert Half is recruiting a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for their law firm client. The Paralegal position is responsible for providing assistance to attorneys in various types of commercial real estate transactions, extensive title and survey review, preparing real estate closing documents and title and survey summaries, and preparing and filing UCCs and performing UCC and diligence searches. The following are the qualifications for the Paralegal position:• Experience handling substantive commercial real estate work at a law firm or legal department of a company;• Title and survey review experience;• Exceptional communication skills and good writing, grammar, and proofreading abilities;• Strong tech and office software proficiency, including the Microsoft Office Suite; Our client is offering a salary of up to $130,000/yr, DOE, plus comprehensive employment benefits. For confidential consideration, please email resumes to Anne-Laure McGrory, VP - Permanent Placement Services Practice, at anne-laure.mcgrory‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com.

Paralegal We are in search of a Paralegal to join our team in the Legal sector, based in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will be responsible for various tasks, including drafting and finalizing legal documents, maintaining electronic case files, and coordinating service of legal documents. Responsibilities: • Efficient and accurate processing of legal documents such as pro hac vice motions, proposed orders, notices of appearance, summonses, and affidavits of service • Assisting in the drafting and/or finalization of substantive pleadings and discovery requests/responses • Performing substantive cite-checking and formatting citations in accordance with Bluebook standards • Coordinating the service of complaints and subpoenas, ensuring all procedures are followed • Maintaining up-to-date electronic case files, including pleadings and discovery • Keeping track of dockets and calendaring court appearances and deadlines • Assisting with document review and managing productions using e-discovery software • Facilitating with depositions, including preparation and service of deposition notices and subpoenas, coordinating court reporters, preparation of exhibits, and preparation of digests • Supporting with trial and hearing preparation, including preparation of exhibits and securing transcripts • E-filing in federal and state courts to ensure all documents are properly submitted and tracked.

Paralegal We are actively searching for a Paralegal to augment our team in the personal injury law space. This role is based in OWINGS MILLS, Maryland. As a Paralegal, you will be instrumental in managing a pre-litigation personal injury case load, ensuring the accuracy of medical records and legal documents, and handling various other tasks related to personal injury cases. Responsibilities:• Manage a range of pre-litigation personal injury cases• Ensure the correct filing of claims related to personal injury cases• Maintain the accuracy and orderliness of medical records and bills associated with each case• Draft and prepare legal documents and demands with precision and detail• Handle the request of liens, including Medicare & Medicaid• Uphold the firm's standards and procedures in all tasks related to personal injury litigation.

Legal Secretary We are in search of a diligent and efficient Legal Secretary to join our team in the legal industry, located in McLean, Virginia, 22102, United States. As a Legal Secretary, you will be essential in providing administrative and legal support to attorneys in our law firm, focusing on residential and commercial real estate, tax law, estate planning, and business law. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage attorneys' schedules, including setting up meetings and arranging court dates and deadlines. • Ensure all legal documents are filed with courthouses accurately and within stipulated deadlines. • Take responsibility for maintaining and organizing both physical and electronic case files while guaranteeing confidentiality. • Manage all forms of incoming and outgoing communications, such as phone calls, emails, and traditional mail. • Act as the point of contact between attorneys, clients, courts, and other external parties. • Assist with the preparation of pleadings, including making necessary edits and revisions as per the attorney's instructions. • Carry out other administrative tasks as needed to support the legal team efficiently.

Paralegal We are on the search for a skilled Paralegal to contribute to our team. This role is based in BALTIMORE, Maryland. A primary aspect of your role will involve handling cases related to medical malpractice, requiring some familiarity with this area. Responsibilities:• Conducting the transcription of dictations with precision• Organizing and indexing records for easy retrieval and reference• Preparing and managing travel arrangements as required• Scheduling depositions and appointments in an efficient manner• Handling the ordering of medical records relevant to cases• Assisting in trial preparation to ensure smooth legal proceedings• Working on legal pleadings as part of the case preparation• Managing the schedule for Independent Medical Examinations (IME)• Responding to interrogatories in a timely and accurate manner.

Paralegal We are in search of a Paralegal to join a Law Firm specializing in consumer fraud related litigation. This role is based in Fairfax, Virginia, and offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual looking to contribute to our dynamic team. As a Paralegal, you will be tasked with various responsibilities including reviewing client documents, drafting legal correspondence, and preparing pleadings. Responsibilities:• Accurately review and analyze client documents as part of our commitment to excellent customer service.• Draft and prepare letters addressed to credit bureaus or mortgage services to facilitate efficient communication.• Handle the creation of initial disclosures and discovery documents, ensuring their accuracy and adherence to legal standards.• Compose legal correspondence and client communication, ensuring all information is conveyed clearly and professionally.• Prepare pleadings, ensuring they are accurate and comply with all legal requirements.• Generate charts to correspond with discovery, aiding in the organization and presentation of information.• Investigate and address instances of consumer credit fraud and identity theft, protecting our customers and upholding our commitment to safety.• Utilize your skills in e-Discovery and Discovery Requests and Responses, contributing to our team's efficiency and effectiveness.• Draft pleadings, using your expertise to ensure they are accurate and legally sound.

Paralegal We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team based in Washington, District of Columbia. You will be primarily involved in various stages of litigation matters, providing valuable support to attorneys through research, case management, and administrative tasks. This role is integral to our operations within the industry. Responsibilities:• Conducting comprehensive legal research to support case progression.• Assisting in the management and organization of cases, ensuring efficient workflow.• Handling E-Discovery procedures to gather and manage digital information relevant to cases.• Coordinating and scheduling calendars for attorneys to ensure smooth operations.• Organizing and filing pleadings electronically to maintain an orderly record system.• Assisting attorneys with various administrative matters to facilitate their performance.• Maintaining and updating case files regularly to ensure all information is current and accurate. For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].

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