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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Legal Support Specialist

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  • Full Time
  • Northern Virginia
January 16, 2026 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

McLean, VirginiaJob Description

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to legal practice coordinators (secretaries) and their attorneys. Including billing support through updating time entry and editing pre-bills.

  • Creating, revising, and formatting legal documents.

  • Preparing expense reports, check requests, and new business memos.

  • Mailings and creation of binders.

  • Entering contacts and maintaining electronic files.

  • Assisting with travel arrangements and scheduling meetings.

  • Conducting research as needed.

  • Providing back-up coverage for other legal support specialists and the front desk.

  • Special projects as assigned.

  • Overtime may be occasionally required.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Professional organized self-starter with the ability to interact with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast-paced, challenging legal work environment.

  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong technical skills.

  • Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work cohesively within a team environment.

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal/administrative or professional setting.

  • Bachelor’s degree

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to lift 15 lbs at a time.

  • In office requirement of 4 days per week.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.



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