Legal Assistant
Clyde & Co
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington D.C. • District of Columbia • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year
About the role
- Provide administrative support to litigation associates/paralegals
- Provide exceptional, detailed-oriented skills in reviewing and proofreading correspondence and documents
- Produce accurate documents and correspondence in a timely manner
- Ability to file (electronically or by courier service) briefs and other documents with various federal, state, and appellate courts with minimal supervision
- Manage multiple attorney calendars using Outlook calendars to schedule appointments, meetings, and case related deadlines
- Maintain electronic files for client matters
- Preparing shells for various pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
- Oversee arrangements for in-house and external depositions, including booking court reporters
- Perform other administrative duties as they arise
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years litigation experience in a law firm setting
- High School diploma or GED required (Bachelor’s degree or some college preferred)
- Extensive experience in handling and completing State and Federal eFilings
- Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe, Nuance/Kofax, etc.
- Applicant must be detailed oriented and highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Impressive command of grammar and punctuation
- Must have experience with FileSite, iManage, or equivalent document management system.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
- Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
- Referral Rewards – Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
- Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
- Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
- Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.
- Retirement Benefits – Starts on day one and 100% vested.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation experienceState eFilingsFederal eFilingsdocument proofreadingdocument preparationcalendar managementpleadings preparationdiscovery handlingmotion preparationcorrespondence production
Soft Skills
detail-orientedhighly motivatedmulti-taskingindependent workfast-paced environmentgrammar proficiencypunctuation proficiency
Certifications
High School diplomaGEDBachelor’s degree