Legal Support Specialist

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); 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. This role involves entering time entries, editing pre-bills, and formatting legal documents, along with expense reports and memos.

You will maintain electronic files, coordinate travel, schedule meetings, and conduct research while supporting attorneys and staff in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer; accommodation available upon request.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a legal/administrative or professional setting.
• Interacts with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast-paced legal 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 of 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.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Discretion with confidential info

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia

Primary Responsibilities

• Attorney time entry and editing of 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
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal/administrative or professional setting
• Professional organized self‑starter who can interact with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast‑paced, challenging legal work environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time‑management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work cohesively within a team environment
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to lift 15 lbs at a time.

Washington, DC pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $55,000 to $65,000.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at [e-mail].