Legal Practice Assistant: Dynamic Admin Support

Jenner & Block; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jenner & Block LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant in Washington, DC to support several attorneys with a variety of administrative duties. This non-exempt role runs 8:45-5:15 Monday to Friday, with additional hours as needed.

The position emphasizes time entry, billing coordination, travel planning, and file management within a litigation and corporate practice context. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability

Qualifications

• Proficient in Windows 11 and Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible to adjust hours and overtime as needed.
• College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from partners and attorneys and meet deadlines.
• Input attorney time and educate timekeepers on entry standards.
• Assist Billing with client billing reviews and edits.
• Prepare attorney expense reimbursements and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and calendar management.
• Maintain electronic filing and records for attorneys.
• Assist with document conversions and communications routing.
• Provide back-up support to other administrative staff.

Skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Discretion/Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organization

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows 11

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

LTC4 or MOS certification (preferred)

Job description

Jenner & Block LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant in Washington, DC to support several attorneys with a variety of administrative duties. This non-exempt role runs 8:45-5:15 Monday to Friday, with additional hours as needed.

The position emphasizes time entry, billing coordination, travel planning, and file management within a litigation and corporate practice context. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability