Legal Support Specialist

Job Location

McLean, Virginia

• Provide administrative support to legal practice coordinators (secretaries) and their attorneys, including billing support through updating time entry and editing pre‑bills.
• Creating, revising, and formatting legal documents.
• Preparing expense reports, check requests, and new business memos.
• Mailings and creation of binders.
• Entering contacts and maintaining electronic files.
• Assisting with travel arrangements and scheduling meetings.
• Conducting research as needed.
• Providing back‑up coverage for other legal support specialists and the front desk.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Overtime may be occasionally required.

• Professional organized self‑starter with the ability to interact with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast‑paced, challenging legal work environment.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work cohesively within a team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal/administrative or professional setting.
• Bachelor’s degree.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs at a time.
• In office requirement of 4 days per week.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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