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Legal Assistant Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at Robert Half
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Robert Half
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
My team is helping our client hire a Junior Legal Assistant. This is a great opportunity for someone who recently graduated, has some legal internship or political internship experience, and is possibly considering law school in 2+ years! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Position: Junior Legal Assistant
Location: Washington, D.C. OR Columbia, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry-Level
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Junior Legal Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their legal career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Junior Legal Assistant will play a key role in supporting attorneys and paralegals on a variety of transactional and administrative tasks essential to the delivery of exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Legal and Transactional Support
Assist attorneys and paralegals with document management, including editing, proofreading, organizing, and version control.
Maintain detailed transactional spreadsheets and document checklists.
Support closing logistics and assist with assembling and organizing closing binders.
2. Administrative and Scheduling Tasks
Manage attorney calendars and coordinate scheduling of meetings and travel.
Create and update contracts and business intake forms.
Handle the flow of incoming and outgoing documents, ensuring proper saving and routing.
Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files for easy retrieval.
Track and submit attorney expenses in compliance with firm and client guidelines.
Monitor attorney time entry to ensure accuracy and adherence to firm policies.
Assist with preparation of new client business proposals and other marketing materials as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive, team-oriented approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive work environment where early-career professionals can gain hands-on legal experience, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute meaningfully to client work from day one.
