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Jenner & Block · 1 day ago

Lawyer Support Assistant (DC)

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a global reach known for its commitment to justice and community service. The Lawyer Support Assistant in the DC office provides administrative support to lawyers, ensuring efficient and high-quality assistance in a collaborative team environment.

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Responsibilities

Provide administrative support aligned to collaborative team structures, ensuring work is routed to the appropriate support lane
Receive, acknowledge, and manage requests from lawyers, associates, and paralegals; communicate status updates and meet agreed-upon deadlines
Leverage workflows, firm tools, and specialized resources to deliver work efficiently and identify alternative solutions when appropriate
Input lawyer time into WebTime and provide guidance on firm time entry standards
Prepare expense reimbursements and process client-related vendor invoices
Coordinate firm and client meetings, including virtual and in-person engagements
Maintain calendars, contacts, and electronic filing systems
Coordinate travel arrangements through the firm’s designated travel agency
Manage incoming and outgoing mail and courier services
Handle incoming calls and route messages appropriately
Coordinate document production, printing, scanning, and formatting
Prepare and finalize correspondence, legal documents, presentations, tables of contents, and tables of authorities
Provide backup coverage and collaborate with other assistants to ensure seamless team support
Participate in firm initiatives, process improvements, and continuous learning efforts

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeClient service orientationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailMultitaskingProfessional communicationSound judgmentLTC4 certificationMicrosoft Office SpecialistTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based support model
Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills
Excellent attention to detail and follow‑through
Professional communication skills and strong client service orientation
Ability to manage expectations in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Flexibility to adjust work hours and work overtime as needed
College degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred

LTC4 or Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive health & well-being benefits
401k profit sharing

Company

Jenner & Block

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Jenner & Block is a law firm with global reach, with more than 500 lawyers and offices in Chicago

H1B Sponsorship

Jenner & Block has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David Bradford
Co-Chair Litigation Department
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Don Resnick
Partner
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