Legal Secretary Job at Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company in Washington

Job Overview

Lawyers On Demand seeks a skilled Legal Secretary for a Washington, D.C. law firm. This long‑term contract role is open‑ended with an on‑site schedule in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.

Compensation & Schedule

• Open‑Ended Contract Position
• Hybrid – 3 Days Per Week On‑Site
• Hours 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
• Pay $28‑38 / hr DOE
• Immediate Hiring Need

Essential Functions

• Proficient in computer applications and other office equipment.
• Drafts correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents to be reviewed by attorney / paralegal.
• Answers telephone calls, takes messages or sends callers to voicemail system.
• Reads, sorts, and date stamps incoming mail. Ensures that outgoing mail is timely delivered and routes mail to specific delivery service if necessary.
• Establishes and maintains calendar, contact lists, and deadline reminder systems.
• Requests new files through Business Intake and follows up on conflict‑of‑interest checks with Information Governance. Maintains attorney and general office files and closes files when matters are complete.
• Greets clients and visitors; maintains good customer service with external and internal clients; observes confidentiality of attorney‑client relationship.
• Makes appointments and travel arrangements for attorney(s) / paralegal(s).
• Enters attorney and paralegal time into the timekeeping system.
• Works with Billing Department and billing attorney to review and revise billing Proformas; assists in finalizing bills for client mailing.
• Works closely with administrative support staff (word processing, receptionists, Business Intake, Office Services, accounting and billing, etc.).
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have at least 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Preferred candidates will have prior experience providing litigation support services in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Preferred candidates will have prior experience with Aderant.

Equal Opportunity

LOD is a proud equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We encourage all applicants—including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities—to join us so we can do great things together.

Company Description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.