Legal Support Assistant

Sidley Austin LLP

. Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate conference rooms, and assist with meeting logistics .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in legal administrative support, including document management, billing processes, and client service. Capable of maintaining organized files and coordinating logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Document PreparationBilling and Matter ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyInterpersonal and Client Service SkillsTime Management and Organization

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Hard Skills

Document FormattingExpense ReportingLegal TerminologyTime EntryProofreadingTable CreationConflict ChecksNew Business IntakeBilling ReportsElectronic Filing

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityTeamworkProfessionalismAnalytical AbilitiesProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Industry Keywords

Legal SupportProfessional ServicesAdministrative SupportFast-Paced EnvironmentClient Inquiries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate conference rooms, and assist with meeting logistics
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements
Assist with time entry and proofread/edit attorney time records
Support billing and matter management, including billing reports, client billing requirements, estimate reporting, and client inquiries
Process new business intake forms, conflict checks, and new matter requests
Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal and business documents
Assist with document management, electronic filing, redlining, table creation, and document organization
Coordinate with Accounting, IT, Human Resources, Records, and Practice Administration
Maintain organized electronic and physical files
Provide general administrative support to attorneys and team members
Type and prepare legal papers and correspondence, including briefs, letters, memoranda, tables, charts/spreadsheets, complaints, and motions
Generate Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, and redline documents
Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork while supporting changing priorities
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of administrative, legal support, or professional services experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Prior law firm or professional services experience preferred
Experience supporting multiple professionals in a fast-paced environment preferred
Familiarity with legal terminology and document formatting preferred
Experience with billing, expense reporting, and matter management systems preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Strong interpersonal and client service skills
Initiative and adaptability
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Professionalism and reliability
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits program
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities