Legal Administrative Assistant
Legal
WashingtonDistrict Of Columbia Direct Hire Sep 15, 2026
Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our client in a role that supports key business operations and contributes to important organizational initiatives. This Direct Hire opportunity is based in Washington, DC and offers a Hybrid work arrangement. The position provides essential administrative support to a group of legal professionals while contributing to accurate documentation, responsive client service, and efficient office operations. Success will require sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a deadline driven legal environment.
Compensation:
$65,000 to $70,000 annually
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a one hour lunch
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Administrative Assistant:
  • Deliver comprehensive administrative support to several attorneys with varying levels of seniority, balancing competing priorities and responding promptly to daily requests.
  • Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence, court related materials, internal communications, and other professional documents.
  • Coordinate calendars, telephone coverage, business travel, reimbursement documentation, payment requests, attorney time entry, and client communications.
  • Facilitate new client intake and conflict review activities while organizing confidential records across paper and electronic filing systems.
  • Collaborate with other legal support professionals to manage shared workloads, address overflow needs, and maintain consistent service across practice areas.
Qualifications and Skills for the Legal Administrative Assistant:
  • At least three years of administrative support experience, including a minimum of one year in a legal setting and prior exposure to law firm operations.
  • Demonstrated success supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously, with strong organization, communication, prioritization, dependability, and teamwork skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with Adobe applications, legal billing tools, and electronic document management platforms.
  • Experience in immigration law is preferred; candidates should not have a background focused primarily on litigation.
  • A clear commitment to a long term legal assistant career path is required, as this opportunity is not intended for candidates pursuing paralegal positions; a cover letter must accompany the resume.
Why Join Us?
This role offers hands on involvement in the daily operations of a legal practice and regular collaboration with attorneys and administrative colleagues. The selected candidate will strengthen valuable legal support skills while making a meaningful contribution to client service, document quality, and overall team efficiency.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency into a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting Contemporary Staffing Solutions.