Attorney Support Specialist - Legal Admin & Calendar Expert

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K plan

Generous paid time off

Discretionary year-end bonus

Job summary

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Administrative Staff member. This role involves providing superior technical and administrative support to attorneys and clients, including calendar management, travel coordination, and client interaction. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in core office applications. A competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000 is offered, along with a strong benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a support capacity within a law firm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong initiative and sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for high-pressure situations.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Team player who works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex senior-level meetings and conference calls.
• Handle a high volume of phone calls.
• Respond and follow up on client requests.
• Maintain and prioritize complex calendars.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Proofread and revise documents.
• Enter attorney’s time and create legal documents.

Skills

Experience in a support capacity within a law firm

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong administrative and organizational skills

Excellent written and oral presentation skills

Knowledge of Big Law or legal

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

College degree

Job description

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Administrative Staff member. This role involves providing superior technical and administrative support to attorneys and clients, including calendar management, travel coordination, and client interaction. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in core office applications. A competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000 is offered, along with a strong benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.