Attorney Development Assistant

• Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1349
• Salary: $60,000

Attorney Development Assistant

ORGANIZATION: Top-Ranked Law Firm

LOCATION: Washington, DC

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base salary up to $65K, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(K) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off and Bonus Eligible!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Attorney Development department
• Maintain department files, attorney personnel files, records and calendars
• Process invoices, check requests and expense reports
• Coordinate conference rooms including logistics for food and room set-up
• Assist with the arrival and transfer process for all attorneys, including: orientation schedules, office tours and processing moving expenses
• Assist with the departure process for attorneys
• Assist with attorney parental leave procedures
• Assist with attorney bar admission process and bar renewals
• Prepare and maintain CLE applications and files
• Assist with the attorney evaluation process
• Assist with attorney engagement efforts
• Track and monitor legal personnel information
• Coordinate office moves

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required
• Minimum of 1+ years of administrative or secretarial experience in a professional services or law firm environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to learn computer software quickly and independently
• Flexibility and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks extending beyond routine expectation
• Desire to be challenged and to take on additional responsibilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, dispassionately and diplomatically
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate smoothly with many other people and departments
• Very strong customer service skills
• Interest in solving problems and trying new approaches
• Ability to complete jobs in a timely manner and meet deadlines
• Ability to organize/prioritize work, perform multiple tasks simultaneously and delegate work effectively
• Ability to handle confidential matters
• Ability to remain calm and function under pressure