Junior Legal Assistant - Document Prep & Research (DC)

Milbank LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milbank LLP is seeking a legal assistant to support attorneys in a specific practice area. The role requires in-office work four days per week at the Washington, DC office and will begin in summer 2027.

The candidate will organize case files, conduct research, assist with proper filing, docket monitoring, and document preparation for hearings and closings. Strong communication, organization, and notary readiness within six months are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required by the start of employment.
• Strong client service and demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong attention-to-detail, spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to think critically, analytically and exhibit sound judgment.
• Effective and proactive team player.
• Flexible and available to work overtime as needed (includes evening and weekend).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Become a notary public within the first 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files and document productions (includes document coding in databases).
• Conduct and compile research, maintain/update working group lists and organize due diligence documents.
• Deposition and trial preparation.
• Draft letters to clients and other counsel.
• Prepare UCC filings, order Lien searches and stay abreast of Article 9 of the UCC.
• Assist with formation documents for corporations and LLCs, including searches and filing requirements.
• Validate and process vendor invoices in a timely manner.
• Prepare responses to auditor requests.
• Coordinate filing and service of motions.
• Obtain pleadings from court dockets and monitor dockets.
• Assemble and distribute documents for hearings and client meetings.
• Maintain and update case contact information.
• File court documents electronically.
• Cite-check and bluebook briefs.
• Notarize documents, assist with notary authentication and apostilling/consularization.
• Review and proofread legal documents (grammar/punctuation, checks).
• Assist with closings, draft and review closing checklists and prepare closing binders.
• Load and organize closing sets and deal documents in relevant databases.
• Draft form documents/correspondence for deal participants.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team player

Overtime flexibility

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Milbank LLP is seeking a legal assistant to support attorneys in a specific practice area. The role requires in-office work four days per week at the Washington, DC office and will begin in summer 2027.

The candidate will organize case files, conduct research, assist with proper filing, docket monitoring, and document preparation for hearings and closings. Strong communication, organization, and notary readiness within six months are essential.