Senior Legal Administrative Assistant (Hybrid Remote)

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Pre-tax transportation benefits

Job summary

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant in Washington, DC. The role offers a 37.5-hour week, occasional overtime, and a pathway to remote work two days per week with HR approval. The firm emphasizes a supportive environment with strong compensation and benefits.

The candidate will support multiple attorneys, manage calendars, assist with filings, and coordinate billing while maintaining strict confidentiality and high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college preferred; experience in a law firm or professional services environment considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10–15 years of law firm experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with document management systems such as NetDocs; Salesforce and LMS preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and communicate clearly in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys’ calendars and schedule meetings, in person and virtual, including travel logistics.
• Assist with pleadings, presentations, summaries, and electronic filings with agencies.
• Maintain and update attorney contacts and filing systems, both paper and electronic.
• Circulate conflict check emails; monitor responses; assist with engagement letters and time entries.
• Assist with monthly client billing and prepare expense/reimbursements; draft correspondence and proofs.
• Provide back-up coverage to reception and support general administrative tasks as needed.
• Format documents, convert PDFs to Word, and create Tables of Content/Authorities.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

NetDocs

Salesforce

LMS

Job description

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant in Washington, DC. The role offers a 37.5-hour week, occasional overtime, and a pathway to remote work two days per week with HR approval. The firm emphasizes a supportive environment with strong compensation and benefits.

The candidate will support multiple attorneys, manage calendars, assist with filings, and coordinate billing while maintaining strict confidentiality and high attention to detail.