Legal Assistant Office Manager

Why Join Us?

🎯Exciting Office Manager role with Executive Legal Assistant responsibilities and the chance to work directly with named partners. You'll be supporting a fast-growing firm where you can take on meaningful work and really make an impact.

🚀 We're the go-to law firm for businesses at the forefront of digital health, telemedicine, and managed care. We're a rapidly growing 15-attorney national firm that's doubled in size in just 12 months.

🏆You'll join a close-knit collaborative team with zero turnover historically and a culture where everyone gets along great. They invest in people and offer real growth opportunities - their former paralegal became a chief compliance officer at a health tech company.

💰Competitive Package

$100k-$120k and 3 days a week in office in DC or Arlington

🔍 Overview

Our client is seeking an Office Manager/Legal Assistant to support attorneys with both administrative and legal tasks. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role combines oversight of the firm’s daily operations with hands-on support for legal staff, including case-related and administrative responsibilities. Success in this position requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic legal setting.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces new challenges and opportunities, and enjoys bringing creativity and enthusiasm to diverse projects. We're looking for a team member who can adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, collaborative approach to their work.

🧩 What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee general office operations, including supplies, vendor relations, and facility maintenance.
• Manage scheduling, meetings, and internal communications across departments.
• Coordinate onboarding and training for new staff.
• Maintain firm-wide calendars and ensure deadlines are tracked and met.
• Liaise with IT, HR, and accounting to support firm operations.

Executive Legal Assistant Duties:

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• File legal documents with courts and administrative agencies.
• Maintain and organize case files, both physical and digital.
• Assist attorneys with time entry, billing, and expense tracking.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel professionally and promptly.
• Conduct basic legal research and compile case-related information as needed.

👤 What We're Looking For:

• Prior experience in a law firm or legal department required.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
• Proficiency in legal software (e.g., Clio, Document Management, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
• Experience managing office operations or administrative teams preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Paralegal experience is a plus.
• Experience in healthcare law is a plus.
• Familiarity with legal billing and coding practices.
• Project coordination experience.