Job Description

McLean, Virginia

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal practice coordinators (secretaries) and their attorneys. Including billing support through updating 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 and the front desk.

• Special projects as assigned.

• Overtime may be occasionally required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Professional organized self-starter with the ability to interact with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast-paced, challenging legal work environment.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong technical skills.

• Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work cohesively within a team environment.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal/administrative or professional setting.

• Bachelor’s degree

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift 15 lbs at a time.

• In office requirement of 4 days per week.

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 atPillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com