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Calling all recent college grads! Are you looking for an entry level role? Are you interested in gaining experience working for a top law firm? Do you have any internship or professional services experience? If so, R & W Group has a fantastic new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Practice Team Assistant (Legal Assistant) for their DC office.

In this role, you would be responsible for providing administrative support for various administrative projects and duties in support of the timekeepers and secretaries in the assigned practice group(s).

Skills & Experience

Required :

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• After orientation and training, exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, FileSurf, CRM and other applications.
• Availability to work overtime, as required.
• Previous office experience as an Administrative Assistant.

Preferred :

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous law firm or professional services industry experience.

Competencies

• Ability to work well under pressure;
• Administrative and secretarial skills;
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines;
• Excellent verbal (both listening and speaking) and written communication skills;
• Professional demeanor;
• Ability to handle a complex and fast-paced environment;
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to use initiative, diplomacy and tact;
• Good-natured and pleasant to work with good sense of humor;
• Ability to function well as a team member.