Legal Assistant - Litigation & Admin Support

Mooney, Green, Saindon, Murphy & Welch, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CareFirst PPO health insurance

HRA

401(k) match

Firm-paid life and disability

Medical flexible spending

Public transportation benefits

Job summary

Mooney, Green, Saindon, Murphy & Welch, P.C. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will manage calendars, draft and format legal documents, assist with e-filing, and coordinate with attorneys, clients, and courts with discretion and professionalism. This full-time, in-office role offers a competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience, along with firm-paid health insurance, an HRA, a

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of legal administrative, legal assistant, or comparable law firm experience.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Experience with document management, timekeeping, billing, and law firm technology.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems is a plus.
• Excellent document formatting, proofreading, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys.
• Prepare, format, proofread, revise, and finalize legal documents.
• Assist with electronic filing of pleadings in courts and before agencies.
• Organize and maintain calendars, court dates, and meetings.
• Open new client matters, maintain matter information, and assist with closing files.
• Organize and maintain electronic client and matter files.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with exhibits, binders, and materials for depositions and trials.
• Assist with time entry, billing, and expense reports.
• Process correspondence and screen incoming calls; maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, agencies, and opposing counsel.
• Perform general administrative duties and provide backup support as needed.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Document management

Timekeeping & billing

Written communication

Tools

Electronic court filing systems

Job description

Mooney, Green, Saindon, Murphy & Welch, P.C. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will manage calendars, draft and format legal documents, assist with e-filing, and coordinate with attorneys, clients, and courts with discretion and professionalism. This full-time, in-office role offers a competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience, along with firm-paid health insurance, an HRA, a