Overview
Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary) Jobs in Washington, DC at Kirkland and Ellis
Oakland law firm has an immediate need for a legal clerk. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of current office experience. We are seeking individuals that are motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters, and team players.
Responsibilities
Provides administrative and clerical support to legal assistants
Scheduling, calendaring and sending out medical / legal appointment notices
Organizes and maintains files in a cloud based system
Provide necessary telephone support
Scanning/uploading/naming of documents; e-mailing various documents to parties
Requirements
Good communication skills; excellent spelling and grammar
Good dependability and punctuality and attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
Proficient with Windows 10 OS
Proficient with MS Office 365 Suite
Familiarity with MerusCase would be ideal, otherwise familiarity with cloud based programs
Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly
Ability to manage time and multitask effectively
Ability to operate business machines such as photocopy and scanning equipment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Experience:
Microsoft Office 365: 1 year (Preferred)
Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary)
Company: Kirkland and Ellis
Location: Washington, DC
