Tycko & Zavareei LLP · 6 days ago
Thanks for visiting our Career Page.Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$26/hr - $28/hrTycko & Zavareei LLP is a nationally recognized public interest law firm located in Washington, DC, seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The role involves assisting attorneys and paralegals throughout all stages of litigation and ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s legal matters and marketing efforts.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation case teams
Prepare, draft, format, and proofread correspondence and basic legal documents
Assist with document organization, file management, and maintenance of electronic and physical case files
Support discovery efforts, including assisting with discovery productions and document review projects
Assist with court filings and related proceedings in state and federal courts
Send agreements, contracts, and other documents for electronic signature
Prepare time and expense reports and assist with basic billing and invoicing tasks
Coordinate courtesy copies, service logistics, and large print or binder requests
Run background checks and conflicts checks
Coordinate basic technology needs for meetings, filings, and presentations as needed
Schedule calls and meetings
Schedule intake calls between prospective clients and attorneys
Communicate directly with potential clients and send retention agreements as directed
Assist with early-stage case investigations, including factual and legal research
Monitor legal research platforms
Prepare agendas for and take notes during practice group meetings
Serve as a primary contact for firmwide incoming calls
Respond to and route calls related to potential new matters, existing cases, settlements, advertising campaigns, vendors, media inquiries, court staff, and opposing counsel
Exercise sound judgment in triaging and directing inquiries to the appropriate internal stakeholders
Maintain firmwide resources and records, including firm resumes, proposal forms, case origination spreadsheets, and attorney CLEs, admissions, and awards
Assist with case opening tasks, including opening new matters, organizing and saving key case documents, and logging matter information
Provide operational support as needed, including assisting the Administrator with mail, organizing shared spaces, and firm events
Support HR-related administrative tasks as assigned
Assist with maintaining firm websites and online presence
Support applications for firmwide awards and recognitions
Prepare and order business cards
Assist with social media marketing
Assist with administrative aspects of marketing and business development initiatives
Help prepare and proofread marketing materials, submissions, and correspondence
Qualification
Required
Prior experience in an administrative or legal support role
Excellent writing, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills
Strong research skills and comfort using a variety of research tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with Adobe
Ability and willingness to learn new software systems quickly
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Clear, professional communication skills across email, chat, and phone
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and remain composed in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work overtime on occasion
Unflappable professionalism and sound judgment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Familiarity with Westlaw and PACER
Familiarity with state and federal court systems
Prior legal billing experience
Experience working in a small professional services office environment
Benefits
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with available Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan with employer contribution after 12 months of employment
Commuter Benefits
Onsite Fitness Center
Company
Tycko & Zavareei LLP
About Tycko & Zavareei LLP Tycko & Zavareei, founded by Jonathan Tycko and Hassan Zavareei in 2002, is a private law firm consisting of the nation’s top attorneys serving the public interest.
Founded in 2002
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Jonathan K. Tycko
Partner
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