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Legal Support Specialist

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
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 PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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