Attorney Development Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Top-Ranked Law Firm
LOCATION: Washington, DC
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base salary up to $65K, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(K) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off and Bonus Eligible!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative support to the Attorney Development department
- Maintain department files, attorney personnel files, records and calendars
- Process invoices, check requests and expense reports
- Coordinate conference rooms including logistics for food and room set-up
- Assist with the arrival and transfer process for all attorneys, including: orientation schedules, office tours and processing moving expenses
- Assist with the departure process for attorneys
- Assist with attorney parental leave procedures
- Assist with attorney bar admission process and bar renewals
- Prepare and maintain CLE applications and files
- Assist with the attorney evaluation process
- Assist with attorney engagement efforts
- Track and monitor legal personnel information
- Coordinate office moves
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience is required
- Minimum of 1+ years of administrative or secretarial experience in a professional services or law firm environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to learn computer software quickly and independently
- Flexibility and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks extending beyond routine expectation
- Desire to be challenged and to take on additional responsibilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, dispassionately and diplomatically
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate smoothly with many other people and departments
- Very strong customer service skills
- Interest in solving problems and trying new approaches
- Ability to complete jobs in a timely manner and meet deadlines
- Ability to organize/prioritize work, perform multiple tasks simultaneously and delegate work effectively
- Ability to handle confidential matters
- Ability to remain calm and function under pressure