Legal Administrative Assistant

We offer our professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, we continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. We reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm. Interested applicants may apply for open positions using the link below. You are not considered an applicant unless you apply online using this site. We only accept applications for open positions and do not accept general inquiries.Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for its Washington, DC office.Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five to seven years of litigation experience. The candidate must be experienced with State and Federal court procedures/requirements and e-filing. This position will support Shareholders and Associates in a busy downtown office.Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to be proactive. Qualified candidates must be proficient in or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as electronic document management systems. Experience with iManage is preferred.Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and filing of documentsAssisting with trial preparationCalendaring of Court deadlinesScheduling of travel, appointments and maintenance of calendarsMaintenance of files and recordsSubmission of in-take and Conflicts requestsTime entry and client billingProvision of assistance to other assistants and attorneys if necessaryThe salary range for this role in the District of Columbia is $75,000 - $80,000. Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.