Description Position: Litigation Legal Assistant Location: Washington DC Work Setting: In Office Job Description: Legal Assistant who can seamlessly come in and work well in a team environment. Must be proactive and possess strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Must be able to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and work in a fast paced environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Attention to detail and organization is essential • Heavy calendaring, docketing and eFiling • Must be proactive and manage their attorney’s docket effectively • Follow-up with attorney on deadlines • Ensures strict confidentiality at all times • Collect case information and prepare client engagement documentation • Collaborate with firm’s billing department on client billing • Assists with special projects as needed Technology • MS Office • Outlook • Pacer/WestLaw • Litify • Docrio • Chrome River Work Environment • Very collegial and friendly • Team environment For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com]. Requirements Position Requirements • A college degree is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of 5 years’ experience • Possess cooperative spirit; participate and collaborate in a team-based environment • Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word) • Litigation experience preferred • Ability to multi-task and prioritize • Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently • Ability to show strong attention to detail • Ability to perform in an ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands • Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiative • Ability to be resourceful • Ability to handle and manage stress Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .