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Legal Administrative Assistant

Palmer Legal Staffing
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2026

ADMINISTRATIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT


A Global DC law firm is seeking a polished, proactive Administrative Legal Assistant to support a high-performing legal team. This is an opportunity to play a central role in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your organization and attention to detail make a real impact.


Status – 4 days in-office, 1 day remote

Salary - $70,000.00 - $125,000.00 DOE


What You’ll Do

  • Manage calendars, scheduling, and daily workflow coordination
  • Partner with attorneys and support client communications
  • Prepare, edit, and proofread documents with precision
  • Coordinate travel, expenses, and billing activities
  • Keep operations organized and running efficiently


What You Bring

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Clear, professional communication
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented mindset


Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or higher
  • 5 years of law firm experience required.



How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.


About Us: Palmer is an award winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.


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Salary : $70,000 - $125,000

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