Legal Assistant Supervisor

Epstein Becker & Green, P.C; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Epstein Becker Green seeks a Legal Assistant Supervisor to lead the administrative staff and support attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment.

You will oversee recruiting, onboarding, training, workload planning, and performance management while ensuring efficient processes and confidential handling of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a legal assistant or similar admin role in a law firm.
• Experience in supervisory roles with leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, and professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software applications, with tech-savvy mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the legal assistant team and administrative functions.
• Manage workload distribution, scheduling, and performance within the team.
• Train, mentor, and coach staff to support attorneys and professionals.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate with attorneys and staff to prioritize tasks and deadlines.
• Liaise between legal staff, clients, and internal departments to ensure collaboration.
• Stay informed on legal procedures and technology to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate office events and allocate budgets within approved limits.

Skills

Legal terminology

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Legal software

Job description

Overview

Where Law and Innovation Meet

At Epstein Becker Green, you’ll build a career at the intersection of workforce management, health care, and life sciences. Since our founding in 1973—and across offices in key markets nationwide we’ve taken an industry-focused approach to counseling, litigation, and regulatory work. From day one you’ll contribute to high-impact projects across firm and client initiatives for organizations ranging from emerging companies to large enterprises, with access tomentorship and trainingand clear paths to expand your skills and responsibilities. You’ll join collaborative teams grounded in respect, inclusion, and practical problem-solving—so you can do your best work and see the results in real client outcomes.

Our reputation is reflected in independent rankings and awards, but we measure success by the impact you can make and the colleagues who help you make it. Our model supports cross-office collaboration, modern knowledge tools, and opportunities to explore adjacent practices and industry issues as your interests evolve. If you’re seeking a place to do sophisticated work, learn from supportive colleagues, and build a career with flexibility and purpose, look to Epstein Becker Green.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Legal Assistant Supervisor will play a crucial role in overseeing and supervising our legal assistant team, ensuring the efficient operation of our administrative functions, and providing exceptional support to our legal professionals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of legal procedures and terminology.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new legal assistants.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the legal assistant team, including workload distribution, scheduling, and performance management.
• Train, mentor, and coach legal assistants to ensure consistent, high-quality support to attorneys and legal professionals.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to legal assistants to support their professional development and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain efficient administrative processes and procedures to optimize productivity and workflow within the department.
• Coordinate with attorneys and legal staff to prioritize tasks and assignments, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.
• Serve as a liaison between legal assistants, attorneys, clients, and other internal departments to facilitate communication and collaboration.
• Stay informed about changes in legal procedures, regulations, and technology to ensure compliance and efficiency within the department.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate a variety of office events and activities, including team-building events, employee recognition programs, holiday parties, and gatherings.
• Work closely with Reception and Operations Team members to facilitate external EBG member conference room and catering requirements.
• Develop and monitor event budgets, ensuring that expenses are within approved budgetary limits and allocating resources effectively to maximize value.

Education Required:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working as a legal assistant or in a similar administrative role within a law firm.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role, with demonstrated leadership abilities and team management skills.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and business professionals at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and legal software applications.
• Ability to identify creative and innovative ways to enhance administrative support, including leveraging technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and other tools to improve efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Qualifications

The salary range for this position is $96,000 - $120,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained.

Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to the base salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus

Epstein Becker Green is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable fair chance laws.

Pay Range

USD $96,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.