Legal Support Assistant - 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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

The Legal Support Assistant provides administrative, organizational, and clerical support to attorneys and legal personnel on the FAS Team. This role supports a collaborative team environment by coordinating workflow, assisting with client and matter administration, maintaining attorney schedules, and ensuring timely completion of administrative and legal support tasks. The Legal Support Assistant works closely with attorneys, practice assistants, business professionals, and clients while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate conference rooms, and assist with logistics for internal and client meetings.Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including air, hotel, rail, and car reservations; prepare travel itineraries and process expense reimbursements.Assist with time entry, proofreading, and editing attorney time records for accuracy and completeness.Support billing and matter management functions, including preparation of billing reports, monitoring client billing requirements, assisting with estimate reporting, and responding to client inquiries.Process new business intake forms, conflict checks, and new matter requests in coordination with Firm administrative departments.Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal and business documents, including correspondence, presentations, memoranda, engagement letters, spreadsheets, and client deliverables.Assist attorneys with document management, electronic filing, redlining, table creation, and document organization.Coordinate with internal departments including Accounting, IT, Human Resources, Records, and Practice Administration to complete assigned tasks and projects.Maintain organized electronic and physical files in accordance with Firm policies and procedures.Provide general administrative support to attorneys and team members as needed.Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in supporting changing priorities and workload demands.Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.Types and prepares legal papers and correspondence such as briefs, letters, memoranda, tables, charts/spreadsheets, complaints, and motions. Also generates Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and redline documents.Collaborates with departments across the Firm to complete required tasks within the role utilizing appropriate resources.Performs other duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience:Required:3+ years of administrative, legal support, or professional services experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Preferred:Prior law firm or professional services experience.Experience supporting multiple professionals in a fast-paced environment.Familiarity with legal terminology and document formatting.Experience with billing, expense reporting, and matter management systems.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.Other Skills and Abilities :The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong interpersonal and client service skillsInitiative and adaptabilityAnalytical and problem-solving abilitiesProfessionalism and reliabilityAbility to work collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlinesStrong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes#LI-EC1The target salary range for this role is:$62,000 - $78,000 if located in Washington, D.C.Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits .To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.