Legal Practice Support Specialist

Jenner & Block; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Jenner & Block LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Lawyer Support Assistant to provide aligned, task-based administrative support to lawyers in the DC office. Working under the Manager of Administration, you will operate within a collaborative team to deliver efficient, high-quality support that adapts to changing practice needs.

This is a non-exempt position with hours dependent on location and business needs.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professional communication and client service orientation.
• Ability to manage expectations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• LTC4 or MOS certification preferred.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support aligned to collaborative team structures, routing work to the appropriate support lane.
• Receive, acknowledge, and manage requests from lawyers, associates, and paralegals; communicate status updates and meet deadlines.
• Use firm tools and workflows to deliver work efficiently and identify alternative solutions.
• Input lawyer time into WebTime and guide on time entry standards.
• Prepare expenses and process client-related vendor invoices.
• Coordinate firm and client meetings, including virtual and in-person engagements.
• Maintain calendars, contacts, and electronic filing systems.
• Coordinate travel arrangements through the firm’s travel agency.
• Manage mail and courier services; handle incoming calls and route messages.
• Coordinate document production, printing, scanning, and formatting.
• Prepare and finalize correspondence, legal documents, presentations, TOCs, and tables of authorities.
• Provide backup coverage and collaborate with other assistants.
• Participate in firm initiatives and continuous learning.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Discretion

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Jenner & Block LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Lawyer Support Assistant to provide aligned, task-based administrative support to lawyers in the DC office. Working under the Manager of Administration, you will operate within a collaborative team to deliver efficient, high-quality support that adapts to changing practice needs.

This is a non-exempt position with hours dependent on location and business needs.