Legal Resource Assistant

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Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Resource Assistant for its Washington, DC office.

The Legal Resource Assistant assists legal personnel with administrative and organizational work in a team-oriented, collaborative, fast-paced environment. This position requires exemplary judgment and adherence to high ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two to three years of administrative support experience. Law firm environment preferred.
• Candidate must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to be proactive. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as electronic document management systems, is required. Experience with iManage is preferred.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: 

• Submission of client intake, opening of new matters, and conflicts requests.
• Tracking, entering, and processing expenses and invoices.
• Efficiently coordinating and scheduling attorney travel.
• Entering attorney time in InTapp.
• Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other firm applications, as necessary, to complete specific assignments.

The salary range for this role in the District of Columbia is $50,000 - $60,000. 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.