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Attorney Support Assistant

Addison Group

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Documentation, Internet Research, Leadership, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Professional Services, Proofreading, Research Administration, Research Skills, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Title:

Attorney Support Assistant

Industry:

Legal Services

Location (city, state):

Washington, DC

Assignment Type:

Direct Hire

Pay:

$90,000 - $110,000 annually (depending on experience)

Work Schedule:

Hybrid schedule, Monday through Thursday onsite with remote work Fridays. Standard hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with overtime eligibility upon approval.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a highly respected global professional services organization seeking an experienced Attorney Support Assistant to join its fast-paced Washington, DC office. This team operates in a collaborative, high-performance environment supporting attorneys and clients with advanced administrative and operational support.

Job Description:

The Attorney Support Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in a dynamic, client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, and confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination for attorneys and internal stakeholders
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and related logistics
  • Handle frequent communication with clients and business contacts in a polished and professional manner
  • Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal and business documents, presentations, and spreadsheets
  • Process attorney time entry, billing support, and expense-related tasks
  • Assist with opening new matters, engagement documentation, and matter tracking processes
  • Monitor deadlines, follow up on outstanding action items, and help keep projects moving forward
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems
  • Conduct online research and administrative support projects as needed
  • Collaborate effectively across teams while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys or executives within a law firm or professional services environment
  • Previous experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously preferred
  • Strong background in calendar management, travel coordination, billing, and client interaction
  • Experience with legal billing and time entry systems such as InTapp and Elite 3E preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters
  • Proven ability to work independently while remaining highly responsive in a team-oriented environment
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
Additional Details:
  • Ideal candidates will have prior experience working within an AmLaw 100 or similarly fast-paced professional services environment
  • Team consists of 13 support professionals within the DC office
  • Candidates should be comfortable working with strong personalities and proactively following up with stakeholders to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met
  • Interview process includes virtual and onsite meetings with leadership and operational stakeholders
  • Desired start date is mid-June
  • Competitive compensation package includes bonus eligibility, paid overtime, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits
Perks:
  • Hybrid work schedule with remote Fridays
  • Paid overtime opportunities
  • Collaborative, high-performing team environment
  • Strong benefits package including bonus potential
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior legal professionals in a prestigious organization

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

About the Company

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Addison Group

Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors.

Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.addisongroup.com/