Legal Practice Assistant — Fast-Paced, Detail-Driven Support

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP invites applications for a Legal Practice Assistant in our Washington, DC office. The role supports multiple timekeepers daily, maintains confidentiality, and delivers high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will schedule meetings, draft and proofread documents, manage calendars, and coordinate travel while leveraging iManage/NetDocs and MS Office. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years as transactional and litigation legal assistant; appellate experience preferred.
• State and Federal electronic court filing experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and document management systems (iManage/NetDocs).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with sound judgment on when to seek assistance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility for overtime as needed to meet business needs.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and organize meetings, events, and conference calls; liaise between internal departments.
• Reserve conference rooms and arrange catering and IT support as requested.
• Arrange travel itineraries and related correspondence.
• Draft and proofread contracts, pleadings and other documents with precision.
• Maintain calendars for attorneys and provide daily administrative support.
• Utilize document management system for electronic and paper filing and organization.
• Analyze correspondence and save key documents with a standardized naming convention.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Enter attorney time as required; backup duties for teammates.

Skills

Independent working

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s/Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

iManage

NetDocs

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP invites applications for a Legal Practice Assistant in our Washington, DC office. The role supports multiple timekeepers daily, maintains confidentiality, and delivers high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will schedule meetings, draft and proofread documents, manage calendars, and coordinate travel while leveraging iManage/NetDocs and MS Office. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.