Legal Administrative Assistant

Administrative Legal Assistant

Washington, DC (Hybrid – Remote Fridays)

A leading Washington, DC-based law firm is seeking a detail-oriented, driven Administrative Legal Assistant to support high-impact litigation and regulatory work affecting the nation’s critical infrastructure—from energy to telecommunications.

Work alongside experienced attorneys representing states, municipalities, government agencies, and public interest groups—with cases spanning from local hearings to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to attorneys
• Conduct research and respond to requests
• Proofread, format, and cite-check legal briefs and filings
• Manage case documents, filings, and deadlines across courts and agencies
• Track industry trends, agency actions, and case developments
• Assist with discovery, trial prep, and RFP submissions
• Coordinate attorney schedules, travel, and expense tracking
• Draft professional correspondence and reports

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience (law firm or litigation preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, writing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Experience with appellate filings or FERC is a plus

How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us: Palmer is an award winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.

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