Practice Assistant

Are you a legal assistant? Would you like to gain fantastic experience with the opportunity to grow and be promoted? If so, R & W Group has a great new temporary (to possibly perm) opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients in DC is looking for two practice assistants to support the litigation practice. In this role your primary responsibilities would include: assisting paralegals and attorneys in preparation for client meetings, depositions, hearings and trials, using Lexis Nexis or Westlaw to pull cases and cite-check briefs; generating various reports as requested, maintaining organization of documents, files, and databases, updating and accurately indexing case files, and special duties as assigned.

You must have a BA/BS degree, at least one year of legal administrative experience, be highly organized and motivated to follow through with assignments, have strong interpersonal skills and solid computer skills. Proficiency with MS Word Office Suite programs is required. Experience with Relativity and/or Concordance is a plus. You must have flexibility to work overtime, be a committed team player as well as a motivated self-starter, dependable, and have the ability to work well under pressure while handling varied tasks within a busy legal environment. Punctuality, accuracy, attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills are essential.

The office is hybrid at this time. Solid compensation ($24 - 28/hr) and benefits including access to health insurance. Great team. Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.