Project Assistant Government Contracts

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Project Assistant in our Washington, DC office. 
Position Summary:

GT is seeking a Project Assistant to work collaboratively with our Government Contracts department. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and an interest in how businesses interact with the federal procurement process. The ideal candidate will be interested in building a career in this critical business sector. Applicants who are considering either entering law school or a similar professional graduate program are welcome but should be prepared to make a two-year commitment to GT.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organizes and produces professional quality products and presentations, maintains client files and electronic databases, manages and organizes case materials
• Conducts research for attorneys, collects and analyzes data to prepare reports and documents, and retrieves documents from court and agency websites
• Prepares and edits legal documents, evidentiary submissions, and other documents in support of bid protests, claims and internal investigations
• Ability to interact with outside agencies (court, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors) and coordinate activities as needed in support of cases
• Participates in the creation and management of databases, including coordination with outside vendors and internal resources
• Supports practice group attorneys with calendar and docket management and various aspects of document creation including legal templates
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

• Self-motivated and client-focused, looking to make an impact and help the GT Government Contracts team to succeed
• Positive and professional demeanor and presentation
• Strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written),
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team and be comfortable with demanding deadlines, including overtime as case demands.
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
• Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
• Strong online research skills; knowledge of legal-related search tools a plus
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

The expected pay range for this position is:

$31.05 to $35.08 per hour

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.