Executive Legal Assistant - Litigation

Consilio LLC; Washington; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-work week

Hybrid schedule

Monthly office lunches

Office stipend $1,200renewed every 3 y

Job summary

Consilio LLC is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant for its Washington, DC office to support two high‑profile litigation partners, including the Office Managing Partner. This role offers high visibility in a fast‑paced environment and acts as the go‑to person for busy attorneys.

The position focuses on two partners, with emphasis on calendar management, filings, and proactive communication, in a stable, respected firm culture.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant MUST have strong litigation experience in BIG law.
• Applicants must bring energy, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm for the role.

Responsibilities

• Management of all federal and state filings, managing calendars, monitoring the docket and finalizing litigation documents, supporting billing, client intake, and committee work.

Skills

Litigation experience in BIG law

Strong organizational skills

Professionalism

Enthusiasm for the role

Job description

Litigation Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant

Our client, a top AmLaw firm’s DC office, is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant to support two highly respected litigation partners, including the Office Managing Partner. This is a high‑visibility role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and loves being the go‑to person for busy attorneys.

Job Overview

• About 65% of the work is for the Office Managing Partner, who is warm, direct, and appreciates strong organizational skills. The OMP prefers to handle time‑entry and billing, but she relies heavily on the assistant for everything else. The second partner is soft‑spoken, approachable, and really values proactive communication. Their associates are self‑sufficient, so your focus is on the partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Management of all federal and state filings, managing calendars, monitoring the docket and finalizing litigation documents, supporting billing, client intake, and committee work. It’s a visible, valued position in a very stable office.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant MUST have strong litigation experience in BIG law. Applicants must bring energy, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm for the role.
• Compensation is generous and the firm offers a 35-work week, hybrid schedule, monthly office lunches and $1,200 office stipend that is renewed every three years.

If you’re looking for a firm where people stay, where assistants are appreciated, and where the culture is genuinely supportive, this is the opportunity for you.

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.