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Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs in Washington, DC at Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Company: Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch
Location: Washington, DC
Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $60,000 – 75,000, Annually Depending on Experience
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About Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman, & Fitch
As a small, close-knit employment law firm with 40+ years of experience, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of employees and handling the most sensitive and complex employment matters in the workplace. We offer a great work-life balance, a team-oriented culture, and an open-door policy. We seek a Legal Assistant with exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail to support attorneys in managing cases from inception through closure. The ideal candidate will be adept at coordinating legal processes, liaising with courts and other parties, and ensuring seamless document management. This role requires an ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously. To learn more, visit our site: www.kcnfdc.com.
Benefits
Annual PTO including a growing vacation policy (10 days in year 1 + 15 days in year 2) +10 paid sick days + 12 paid firm-observed holidays
Fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee, a spouse/registered domestic partner, and children
Annual bonus contingent on performance and firm profitability
Fully paid long-term disability and optional self-paid short-term disability
Fully paid life insurance and optional self-paid supplemental life insurance
A matching FSA once eligible
A matching 401K and a profit-sharing plan once eligible
Self-paid pre-tax WMATA benefits
Monthly team luncheons
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in managing cases from inception through closure
Serve as a liaison among all parties, including the court, for scheduling and sharing information requested
Coordinate, organize, and manage the collection, review, and production of documents
Assist with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appearances for depositions and court filings
Summarize deposition and trial transcripts
Research case-related issues
Required Experience
3+ years of legal assistant / paralegal experience
Drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs (trial and appellate)
Legal research, writing, and citation formatting using the Blue Book
Strong editing, proofreading, and document preparation skills
Trial, hearing, and deposition preparation
Tech-savvy with proficiency with Office 365, Excel, PDFs, and new technology
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach
Ability to interact professionally with attorneys, judges, clients, and legal professionals
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman, & Fitch is an equal-opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Washington D.C. office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
