Legal Support Specialist

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid after onboarding)

Schedule: Full-time | Flexible shifts within standard business hours

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable Legal Support Specialist to join a collaborative professional services environment. This role is ideal for candidates with prior experience supporting attorneys or legal teams who thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy balancing administrative coordination with legal support responsibilities.

This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple practice areas while providing essential operational and administrative support to ensure day-to-day efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support (Majority of Role)

• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Process expense reports and reimbursements
• Handle attorney time entry and assist with billing coordination
• Organize and maintain client files, records, and correspondence
• Support general office operations and act as a flexible resource across teams

Legal Support (Secondary Focus)

• Assist with document preparation, editing, and formatting
• Support basic filing, discovery, and document management tasks
• Work with document management systems and version control tools
• Maintain accuracy and organization of case-related materials

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of experience as a legal assistant or similar professional support role
• Experience supporting multiple practice areas or working in a dynamic environment preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with document management systems and PDF editing tools is a plus
• Excellent grammar, writing, and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing needs

Key Skills

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, client-service-oriented mindset
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently
• Team-oriented with a flexible, "go-to" support mentality

Work Environment & Perks

• Structured onboarding with initial in-office training
• Hybrid flexibility after ramp-up period
• Exposure to a variety of legal practice areas and professionals
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for overtime and growth

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional looking to broaden their experience, work across diverse teams, and step into a highly visible, impact-driven role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.