Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Washington, DC at Dickinson Wright
We’re seeking a skilled and experienced family law paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.
Compensation:
$50,000 – $65,000 yearly DOE
Responsibilities:
Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions
Qualifications:
Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
Familiarity with Clio; Westlaw FormBuilder and Excel preferred
Must have experience dealing with emotional clients
Candidates should excel at managing caseloads and meeting billable hour requirements
About Company
We guide clients through their divorce and towards a better life. We are a family law firm undergoing significant growth. You must adapt well to change and be willing and able to see and point out opportunities for improved outcomes for clients.
The position includes health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) matching. Vacation accrual.
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Dickinson Wright
Location: Washington, DC
