Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

Venable LLP
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
600 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest (Show on map)
Oct 14, 2025
You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to assigned litigation legal staff in our Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for... Prioritizing assignments and preparing often sensitive and detailed correspondence Preparing other routine, as well as non-routine, correspondence, legal documents to include standard pleadings and court appearances, forms, presentations and the like Litigation duties including preparation of witness binders and trial binders, deposition preparation and logistics, receiving electronic filing notifications from courts for cases via Pacer accounts and court ECF accounts, and exhibits for filings Managing billing process to include time-entry, data review and correction, final submission to meet all Firm-required deadlines, maintenance of billing records, and research of disputes and discrepancies Scheduling appointments, making travel and/or meeting arrangements, and maintaining business calendars as instructed; responsible for keeping timekeepers on schedule Effectively establishing and maintaining well-organized files, while managing the integrity of original client documents in various formats Preparing relevant documentation to be filed with various courts in hardcopy and electronic format; staying abreast of filing requirements as necessary The successful candidate will demonstrate... A minimum of 2 years prior relevant work experience within a Law Firm and/or Professional Services environment, required; prior experience working within a Litigation practice group is required Knowledge of e-Filing in all court systems; experience using Pacer accounts and court ECF accounts Advanced use of MS Word (including redlining, comparing documents, advanced formatting, TOA and TOC creation and manipulation, and embedded hyperlinks); intermediate to advanced level skills using MS Office Suite, in addition to strong computer aptitude to learn other programs (including Adobe, Best Authority, eFiling, DocuSign, PDF Essentials, various ERoom platforms, DropBox, etc.). Proficiency in the use of document management systems (iManage Work preferred) Ability to efficiently read and write in order to proof and edit correspondence, reports and tables for typographical errors, and sentence structure; meticulous attention to detail is essential Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and reports from rough draft, dictation, or transcription Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; strong multi-tasking and time management skills Ability to work for more than one person and prioritize assignments appropriately Pay Range for Candidates in Washington DC: $75,000 - $115,000 per year The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses and overtime, if eligible. Overtime wages earned will be paid in compliance with applicable law. Committing your time and talent is no small matter-at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional. Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.