Available Position
Legal Assistant
ABOUT THE ROLE
This full-time Legal Assistant position will provide administrative assistance to several attorneys at our firm, including one senior partner and two associate attorneys. After the first 90 days, working remotely two days a week is allowed.
Skills required include:
- Ability to work well with a high-energy partner
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel, and ZOOM
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, including billing and document management
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Entering attorney time, and preparing monthly/quarterly bills
- Scheduling government relations meetings on Capitol Hill as necessary
- Scheduling conference calls and ZOOM Meetings
- Coordinating travel arrangements and submitting expense reimbursements
- Drafting, editing & filing correspondence
- Proofreading large documents
- Assisting with file organization management
- Attorney administrative support; faxing, copying, scanning, printing and FedExing
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2+ years of professional office experience
- Must be proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe
- Knowledge of a legal billing system such as JURIS is desirable
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and LTD available
- Pretax metro benefits and transportation credit
- 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid federal holidays
- A 401k plan is offered after 6-months. The firm does not match.
- Firm contribution to retirement profit-sharing plan after 2 years
- Bi-monthly direct deposit
- Hybrid remote work is available after the training period.
How to Apply
Interested applicants that meet the qualifications listed are asked to submit a cover letter and resume. If a 2nd interview is requested, a list of three professional references and a writing sample will be required. Prior employment will be verified if hired.
No phone calls, please.
COVID-19 considerations:
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required before the start date. CDC-recommended COVID practices are followed, and hand sanitizer is provided.
WC&B is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other protected class in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
Job Details
Salary
$50,000 to $69,000 a yearJob type
Full timeNumber of hires for this role
1About WC&B
Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP is the leading DC law firm specializing in the provision of a full range of legal services to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.
Located in Washington, DC on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Farragut North and West metro stations, this 31-person boutique law firm has been assisting non profits for 50+ years! WC&B values efficiency, hard work, and a friendly environment. WC&B recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strives to accommodate its employees’ needs while expecting reliability, a positive attitude, open communication, and an efficient work process in return.