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Legal Assistant

Spiegel & Mcdiarmid Llp

Legal Assistant

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    LEGAL ASSISTANT Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP seeks Legal Assistant(s) with solid academic credentials and excellent skills in communications, proofreading, and research to join its legal assistant development program. Responsibilities: * Work closely with and provide general support to attorneys. * Attend and report on regulatory commission meetings. * Respond to research requests. * Maintain case document databases. * Assist in the preparation of briefs and pleadings, consisting largely of cite-checking/proofreading. * Identify and assemble documents relevant to case issues. * Monitor cases and agency filings for attorneys and clients. * Prepare reports for clients on industry trends, updates and deadlines. * Participate in team discussions of case strategies. * Assist in discovery and trial preparation. Requirements: * BA/BS degree with excellent academic credentials. * Detail-oriented with strong analytical, writing and proofreading skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Research experience is a must. * Litigation experience in a law firm environment a plus. * Willingness to take responsibility for assigned tasks with minimal supervision. * 0-3 years of experience. Two-year commitment preferred. * Must be available to work Monday-Friday in a collegial, teamwork environment and be flexible for overtime when needed. Spiegel offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including Metro-accessible offices in downtown DC.