Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary in Washington, DC. Your primary role will be to support our legal team with various administrative and legal tasks, including managing electronic communications, organizing travel arrangements, and preparing legal documents. Responsibilities: • Manage and coordinate electronic communications both internally and externally, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality • Arrange travel schedules, itineraries, and meetings, including the reservation of conference rooms and meal preparation • Maintain and manage busy calendars, prioritizing meetings with internal and external groups • Prepare and type legal documents accurately and within requested timeframes, balancing work among different assignments and meeting specific deadlines • Assist in preparing and proofreading litigation and business documents, including pleadings, discovery, settlements, contracts, and client correspondence • File electronic documents as required, observing all necessary protocols and procedures • Manage docket deadlines, including the calendaring of hearings, mediations, trials, etc. • Prepare daily time entry for Partners and other attorneys, ensuring timely submission and approval by management • Collaborate with the Accounting department to ensure billing accuracy in accordance with client requirements; perform Paperless Proforma edits, complete expense reimbursements promptly, and prepare invoices for payment as requested by timekeepers • Demonstrate effective teamwork proactively and assist other Legal Administrative Assistants as time permits • Work cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the firm, fostering a collaborative work environment • Use sound judgment and initiative independently to develop project timelines and anticipate the business needs of the assigned timekeepers; plan ahead and meet deadlines • Interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com]. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years experience in a Legal Secretary role or similar •• Proficiency in Case Management Software • Experience in using CompuLaw • Ability to handle Billing Functions effectively • Expertise in Briefing • Excellent Calendar Management skills • Strong Client Relations skills • Knowledge of Consumer Electronics • Experience in IP Litigation Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .