Legal Support & Document Specialist

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is seeking a Legal Support Specialist in Washington, DC. The role focuses on time entry, editing pre-bills, creating and formatting legal documents, and handling expense reports and memos.

You will manage contacts, electronic files, travel arrangements, and scheduling while supporting attorneys and staff in a fast-paced legal environment. Ideal candidates have a BA/BS with at least 2 years of legal/administrative experience, strong attention to detail,

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal/administrative or professional setting.
• Professional organized self-starter with the ability to interact with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Attorney time entry and editing pre-bills.
• Creating, revising, and formatting legal documents.
• Preparing expense reports, check requests, and new business memos.
• Mailings and creation of binders.
• Entering contacts and maintaining electronic files.
• Assisting with travel arrangements and scheduling meetings.
• Conducting research as needed.
• Providing back-up coverage for other Legal Support Specialists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Discretion with confidential info

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Professional demeanor

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is seeking a Legal Support Specialist in Washington, DC. The role focuses on time entry, editing pre-bills, creating and formatting legal documents, and handling expense reports and memos.

You will manage contacts, electronic files, travel arrangements, and scheduling while supporting attorneys and staff in a fast-paced legal environment. Ideal candidates have a BA/BS with at least 2 years of legal/administrative experience, strong attention to detail,