Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

federal and state leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal partners with a prominent law firm in Washington, D.C., seeking a Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys with administrative workflow, billing coordination, and client intake tasks. This on-site role is based in Washington, D.C.

Key responsibilities include scheduling, expenses, travel, document edits, time-entry monitoring, and invoice generation in line with guidelines. The role requires strong organization, detail orientation, and a professional communication style.

Qualifications

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and a customer‑service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfort with evolving technology and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support attorney workflow including scheduling, expenses, travel, and document edits.
• Monitor and edit time entries to ensure compliance with firm standards.
• Generate and post invoices in line with firm and client guidelines.
• Assist with client intake including conflicts checks and new business forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Customer service

Prioritization

Tech-savvy

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a prominent law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys with administrative workflow, billing coordination, and client intake tasks. This role is based in Washington, D.C., with an onsite requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorney workflow including scheduling, expenses, travel, and document edits.
• Monitor and edit time entries to ensure compliance with firm standards.
• Generate and post invoices in line with firm and client guidelines.
• Assist with client intake including conflicts checks and new business forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

What You Bring

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and a customer‑service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfort with evolving technology and document management systems.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a law firm setting.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• federal and state leave programs

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.