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Legal Assistant

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Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$50,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Document Management, Due Diligence, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, File Maintenance, Legal, Legal Documents, Loans, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proofreading, Reconciliation, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills, iManage
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
Today
Law Firm Experience + Collaborative Team + Washington, DC + $$$ + Great Benefits!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Anne-Laure McGrory
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Salary: $50,000 - $50,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, highly respected law firm with a national practice representing sophisticated clients in complex transactional matters. Our attorneys are recognized for delivering practical, results-driven counsel while fostering long-term client relationships built on trust, collaboration, and exceptional service.

Our firm offers a collegial, team-oriented environment where legal professionals work together to support meaningful, high-impact transactions. We value professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Employees enjoy a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional development, and the ability to build long-term careers with a firm that prioritizes both client success and employee growth.

Why join us?
  • Join a respected law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence and client service.
  • Support sophisticated, high-value transactional matters in a collaborative legal environment.
  • Work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals who value teamwork, mentorship, and professional development.
  • Gain exposure to complex commercial transactions while expanding your technical and organizational skills.
  • Enjoy a stable, supportive workplace that values long-term career growth and employee contributions.
  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized legal practice.


Job Details

Our client, a nationally respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Transactional Legal Assistant to provide administrative and transactional support to a busy team of attorneys. This position plays a key role in coordinating complex transactions, preparing legal documentation, and ensuring matters progress efficiently from inception through closing.

Responsibilities:
  • Transaction Support
  • Provide comprehensive support throughout all phases of commercial transactions.
  • Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, agreements, and closing materials.
  • Assemble and maintain transaction files, due diligence documents, and closing checklists.
  • Coordinate document execution through electronic and traditional signature processes.
  • Prepare electronic and physical closing binders upon completion of transactions.
  • Monitor transaction timelines and assist with meeting critical deadlines.
  • Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, conference calls, and transaction closings.
  • Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, title companies, consultants, and other transaction participants.
  • Open new matters, maintain client files, and organize electronic documents within the firm's document management system.
  • Process attorney time entries, expense reports, and other administrative requests.
  • Prepare signature packets and organize executed transaction documents.
  • Maintain version control for complex legal documents.
  • Organize and maintain electronic and hard-copy files in accordance with firm procedures.
  • Assist with compiling due diligence materials and closing deliverables.
  • Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and transaction participants.
  • Respond promptly to requests while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Deliver outstanding administrative support to attorneys and legal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Word formatting.
  • Experience with document management systems such as iManage, NetDocuments, or similar platforms preferred.
  • Familiarity with electronic signature platforms, including DocuSign, is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational, proofreading, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset.
  • Professional demeanor and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.


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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com