Dynamic Legal Administrative Assistant - Remote 2 Days/Week

Paycom - ATS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

AD&D

Short-term disability

Travel insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Parental leave

Vacation/personal leave

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Health savings account

Job summary

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to attorneys. The role is non-exempt, 37.5 hours weekly, with optional remote work two days per week after training, and potential overtime as needed.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, assist with pleadings and billing, handle time entries, and maintain filing systems while upholding strict confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; law firm or professional services experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10–15 years of law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required; proficiency with document management systems (NetDocs) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys’ calendars and travel logistics; schedule meetings (in person and virtual).
• Assist with pleadings, presentations, summaries, and electronic filings.
• Maintain and update attorney contacts and filing systems (paper and electronic).
• Circulate conflict check emails; monitor responses and engage with engagement letters.
• Record attorney time entries and adhere to deadlines; assist with monthly client billing.
• Draft and type general correspondence, memos, charts, and tables; proofread for accuracy.
• Format documents, convert PDFs to Word, and create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Prepare news and regulatory update emails for distribution.

Skills

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law firm experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetDocs

Salesforce

LMS (timekeeping/expense)

Job description

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to attorneys. The role is non-exempt, 37.5 hours weekly, with optional remote work two days per week after training, and potential overtime as needed.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, assist with pleadings and billing, handle time entries, and maintain filing systems while upholding strict confidentiality and professional standards.