Legal Support Specialist

Posted:
4/29/2026, 2:07:20 AM

Location(s):
District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

  • Attorney time entry and editing pre-bills.

  • Creating, revising, and formatting legal documents.

  • Preparing expense reports, check requests, and new business memos. Mailings and creation of binders.

  • Entering contacts and maintaining electronic files.

  • Assisting with travel arrangements and scheduling meetings. Conducting research as needed.

  • Providing back-up coverage for other Legal Support Specialists. Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate will possess a BA/BS degree.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal/administrative or professional setting.

  • Professional organized self-starter with the ability to interact with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast-paced, challenging legal work environment.

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong technical skills.

  • Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work cohesively within a team environment.

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

  • Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to lift 15 lbs at a time.

Washington, DC pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $55,000 to $65,000.


 

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Website: https://pillsburylaw.com/

Headquarter Location: Palo Alto, California, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1868

IPO Status: Private

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