ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant who will provide administrative assistance to several attorneys at our firm, including one senior partner.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Entering attorney time, and preparing monthly/quarterly bills
• Coordinating travel arrangements and submitting expense reimbursements
• Drafting, editing & filing correspondence
• Proofreading large documents
• Attorney administrative support; faxing, copying, scanning, printing and FedExing
• Scheduling conference calls and ZOOM Meetings
• Assisting with file organization management

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred
• 5+ years of professional office experience

Skills required include:

• Self-motivated professional with a high attention to detail, skilled at meeting critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, including billing and document management.
• Proactive mindset and positive attitude are essential
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel, and ZOOM
• Knowledge of a legal billing system such as JURIS is desirable

ABOUT WC&B

Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP is the leading DC law firm specializing in the provision of a full range of legal services to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.

Located in Washington, DC on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Farragut North and West metro stations, this 30-person boutique law firm has been assisting tax-exempt organizations for 50+ years! WC&B values efficiency, hard work, and a friendly environment. WC&B recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strives to accommodate its employees' needs while expecting reliability, a positive attitude, open communication, and an efficient work process in return.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision, and LTD available. Employee dental and LTD are covered by the firm.
• 4 weeks of PTO. After 5 years of tenure, employees receive 5 weeks of PTO.
• 10 paid federal holidays.
• A 401 (k) plan is offered after 6 months. The firm does not match.
• Firm contribution to retirement profit-sharing plan after 2 years.
• Pretax metro benefits and monthly public transit reimbursement.
• After the first 90-days, working remotely two days a week is allowed.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed are asked to submit a cover letter and resume. If a 2nd interview is requested, a list of three professional references and a writing sample will be required. Prior employment will be verified if hired.

No phone calls, please.

WC&B is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other protected class in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: In person