Legal Assistant

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Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
62K-141K Annually
Mid level
AdTech • Legal Tech
The Role
Provides executive-level administrative and legal support to litigation and business law attorneys. Responsibilities include scheduling, client communication, electronic file management, document formatting, conflicts checks, engagement letters, billing assistance, expense reports, meeting coordination, and responding to routine inquiries. Requires strong organization, proofreading, communication, judgment, confidentiality, and administrative skills.
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Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. 


Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a highly motivated Assistant to join the team in our Washington, D.C. office. This role supports attorneys in the Litigation and Business Law practice groups by providing high-quality legal and administrative assistance essential to daily operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced capabilities in judgment, critical thinking, project management, and organization, along with strong proofreading and formatting skills. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to confidentiality, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A willingness to learn and thrive in a collaborative team environment is essential.

Responsibilities
  • Assist attorneys by providing executive level administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including: meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling, etc.
  • Create, organize and maintain electronic client files, follow up on pending matters
  • Provide document production services including styling and formatting of documents
  • Submit conflicts check(s) and new client matter information through OPEN; prepare engagement letters and assist with client billing as required
  • Prepare expense report reimbursement and check requests in Chrome River
  • Set up meetings as requested, ensuring all required materials are organized in advance and greet clients/guests as necessary
  • Respond appropriately to emails, telephone calls, letters and/or visitors; use resources to resolve and answer routine questions
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an administrative support role required; law firm experience strongly preferred
  • Experience supporting business law and/or litigation attorneys preferred
  • Experience working in InTapp, Chrome River, and NetDocs preferred #LI-Hybrid

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.Washington DC - $61,900 to $141,000

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • At least three years of experience in an administrative support role
  • Law firm experience
  • Experience supporting business law and/or litigation attorneys
  • Experience with InTapp, Chrome River, and NetDocs

Foley & Lardner LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Foley & Lardner LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by Foley & Lardner LLP.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market and lockstep for the first three years, with a clear early structure that reduces pay‑equity ambiguity for juniors. Bonus eligibility milestones and billable‑credit rules are described upfront, supporting predictability early on.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described at up to 18 weeks for both primary and secondary caregivers, with adoption and surrogacy support available. Backup dependent care is also highlighted.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Firm well‑being programming (Best Self), mental‑health initiatives, and structured professional development are emphasized. Flexible work options and hybrid expectations are noted, varying by team and office.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
2,719 Employees
Year Founded: 1842

What We Do

Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With over 1,100 lawyers in 25 offices worldwide, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives, and challenges. We work hard to understand our clients’ issues and forge long-term relationships with them to help achieve successful outcomes and solve their legal issues through practical business advice and cutting-edge legal insight. Our clients view us as trusted business advisors because we understand that great legal service is only valuable if it is relevant, practical and beneficial to their businesses. Learn more at Foley.com. Content may include attorney advertising.

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