Legal Support & Administration Specialist

Sidley Austin LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Legal Support Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys on the FAS Team. You will maintain calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, assist with time entry and time records, and help with client and matter administration while upholding confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, familiarity with billing and matter management, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative, legal support or professional services experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with billing, expense reporting and matter management systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and document formatting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule meetings.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Assist with time entry, proofreading, and time records.
• Support billing and matter management functions.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage document organization and electronic filing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Legal Support Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys on the FAS Team. You will maintain calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, assist with time entry and time records, and help with client and matter administration while upholding confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, familiarity with billing and matter management, and the ability to work in a