Legal Support & Administrative Coordinator

Sidley Austin (DC) LLP; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal personnel on the FAS Team. The role collaborates across departments, maintains attorney calendars, coordinates travel, assists with time entry and billing, and handles matter management with confidentiality and professionalism.

The candidate will process new matters, prepare documents, support document management, and work closely with internal departments to ensure timely

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative, legal support, or professional services experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate conference rooms, and assist with logistics for meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements; prepare itineraries and reimbursements.
• Assist with time entry, proofreading, and editing attorney time records for accuracy.
• Support billing and matter management: billing reports, client inquiries, and expense reporting.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Confidentiality & sound judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Billing systems

Matter management systems

Travel booking tools

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal personnel on the FAS Team. The role collaborates across departments, maintains attorney calendars, coordinates travel, assists with time entry and billing, and handles matter management with confidentiality and professionalism.

The candidate will process new matters, prepare documents, support document management, and work closely with internal departments to ensure timely