Legal Administrative Assistant at Ropes & Gray LLP in Washington, DC

Summary: Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm, recognized for its leading practices across various legal domains. The Legal Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative support to a team of attorneys and paralegals, focusing on relationship-building, document management, and logistical coordination. Responsibilities: - Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders - Coordinates travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation - Processes invoices and expense reports - Supports the clean-up of diary entries according to client guidelines; transfers time to appropriate matters as necessary - Manages and coordinates logistics for meetings or events - Provides general administrative support, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents - Handles incoming and outgoing mail and packages - Collaborates with other departments and team members on various projects - Assists in the coordination of special projects and initiatives as assigned - Demonstrates technical proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) applications - Maintains confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion - Is proactive, resourceful, and adaptable to handle unexpected tasks and challenges - Executes work with a high degree of precision and accuracy Required Qualifications: - College degree or equivalent work experience - Expert proficiency with the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) applications - Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external lawyers, staff and clients - Expert communication skills - Proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making capability Required Skills: MS Office proficiency Nice-to-Have Skills: Decision-making Benefits: Comprehensive health and well-being benefits, Personal and professional development, Career growth opportunities, A collegial and supportive culture, Discretionary bonus based on performance