Legal Administrative Assistant

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Legal Administrative Assistant
Posted Date: July 5, 2022
Location: Washington, D.C.
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Hudson Cook, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to work in our Washington, D.C. office. This position provides comprehensive administrative support to a group of partners and associates.
Essential Duties
Proofread, format and convert documents for attorney and client use, to include contracts, engagement letters, audit letters and PowerPoint presentations. Assist in preparation of discovery documents and requests for production.
Create and track various projects charts for clients and attorneys.
Maintain attorney calendars and schedule appointments, calls and conferences.
Prepare travel arrangements and expense reimbursements.
Provide support to other attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants, as required.
Occasional movement about the office to access files, office equipment, printers, etc.
Consistent operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as copiers and printers.
Interaction with attorneys, clients and other staff by conveying details and exchanging accurate information through clear communication.
Repetitive movement of wrists, hands and fingers while handling paperwork, filing and entering data on a computer keyboard.
Qualifications & Experience
Successful candidate will have 2 years’ administrative experience. Legal experience a plus.
Litigation experience, particularly with respect to document management, docket management, legal pleadings and productions a plus.
Familiarity with litigation support software a plus.
Critical time management and organizational skills to prioritize projects and meet strict deadlines.
Experience working on multiple litigation matters and supporting multiple attorneys, simultaneously.
Good command of syntax, grammar and punctuation.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Independent judgement with the ability to exercise a high degree of discretion.
Technically savvy with intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook skills. Proficiency in Adobe and PowerPoint.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Primarily light work in an office setting, sitting for extended periods of time at a desk or workstation. Moving about the office to accomplish tasks, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use. Communicating with others to exchange and comprehend information. Repeating movement that may include wrists, hands and fingers while handling paperwork, operating office equipment and entering data on a computer keyboard.
About the Firm
Established in 1997, Hudson Cook, LLP focuses on financial services, banking and privacy compliance, regulation, enforcement and supervision, with 55 lawyers practicing in 13 offices throughout the United States. Our team includes former officials with federal regulatory agencies, including the CFPB, FTC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC); former in-house lawyers from banks, sales finance companies and other financial services institutions; and attorneys with lengthy experience representing many financial services firms as outside counsel.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Firm-Paid Group Insurance (Life and AD&D; Short and Long-Term Disability; Long-Term Care)
401(k) with firm-paid 3% match
Paid Holidays
Vacation and Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hudson Cook, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Maryland law.
Application Procedure
Candidates with the required qualifications and experience should submit a resume and salary requirements via online application
in the Firm's career portal.
General inquiries may be directed to Amy Ryan, Human Resources Director, by **** or by email at

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