International Trade Legal Assistant – International Trade

Job Description

Legal Assistant – International Trade | MMM LEGAL GROUP

The Tone:
This is a full-time Legal Assistant role at MMM LEGAL GROUP, located in Washington, D.C. MMM LEGAL GROUP provides comprehensive legal services, operating under a ‘Client First’ philosophy to deliver exceptional service. This role is crucial for supporting attorneys and professional staff within the International Trade group, ensuring efficient operations and outstanding client interactions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Washington, DC
• Pay: $80000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Part of the International Trade group, providing backup and support to a senior Legal Assistant.
• Mission: Provide administrative support to attorneys and other professionals, ensuring exceptional services to clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office programs, Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, Adherent, iManage

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Interaction: Exhibit outstanding client service by responding to work requests, scheduling meetings, and conducting telephone conferences with clients.
• Attorney Support: Provide proactive administrative assistance for Trade attorneys and professional staff, displaying strong attention to detail.
• Document Production: Prepare and review letters and memoranda according to Firm standards using word processing and document management systems.
• Financial Management: Process requests for payment and reimbursements, and assist in the monthly billing of clients for the group.
• Information Oversight: Create, maintain, and retire files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy, and manage client contacts, emails, and print documents.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Legal Assistant with core domain knowledge in legal process, general court operations, and international trade matters.
• Experience: 2 1/2+ years of legal assistance experience in a law firm setting, proficient with Microsoft Office programs and specialized legal software including Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, Adherent, and iManage.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, ability to maintain strict confidentiality, and the capacity to effectively prioritize work with a sense of urgency.
• Bonus: Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry, and proficiency in a foreign language.