Legal Administrative Assistant

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Legal Administrative Assistant

Posted Date: October 9, 2022

Location: Washington, D.C.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm

Hudson Cook, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to a group of partners and associates. This position is based in Hanover, Maryland.

Essential Duties

Proofread, format and convert documents for attorney and client use, to include contracts, engagement letters, audit letters and PowerPoint presentations.

Proofread client memoranda, survey, charts and other attorney-client work product.

Create and track various projects charts for clients and attorneys.

Maintain attorney calendars and schedule appointments, calls and conferences.

Prepare travel arrangements and expense reimbursements.

Manage office supply inventory and orders, tend to visitors and general office administration.

Address office issues and repairs with building management and Firm Administrator.

Provide support to other attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants, as required.

Occasional movement about the office to access files, office equipment, printers, etc.

Consistent operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as copiers and printers.

Interaction with attorneys, clients and staff by conveying details and exchanging accurate information through clear communication.

Repetitive movement of wrists, hands and fingers while handling paperwork, filing and entering data on a computer keyboard.

Qualifications & Experience

Successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ legal administrative experience. Litigation experience a plus.

Critical time management and organizational skills to prioritize projects and meet strict deadlines.

Experience working on multiple matters and supporting multiple attorneys, simultaneously.

Strong command of syntax, grammar and punctuation.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Independent judgement with the ability to exercise a high degree of discretion.

Intermediate proficiency with Adobe, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Primarily light work in an office setting, sitting for extended periods of time at a desk or workstation. Moving about the office to accomplish tasks, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use. Communicating with others to exchange and comprehend information. Repeating movement that may include wrists, hands and fingers while handling paperwork, operating office equipment and entering data on a computer keyboard.

About the Firm

Established in 1997, Hudson Cook, LLP focuses on financial services, banking and privacy compliance, regulation, enforcement and supervision, with 55 lawyers practicing in 13 offices throughout the United States. Our team includes former officials with federal regulatory agencies, including the CFPB, FTC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC); former in-house lawyers from banks, sales finance companies and other financial services institutions; and attorneys with lengthy experience representing many financial services firms as outside counsel.

What We Offer

Competitive Base Salary

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Firm-Paid Group Insurance (Life and AD&D; Short and Long-Term Disability; Long-Term Care)

401(k) with firm-paid 3% match

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hudson Cook, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, or all other protected characteristics under Maryland law, including age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and genetic information.

Application Procedure

Candidates with the required qualifications and experience should submit a resume and salary requirements via online application

in the Firm's career portal.

General inquiries may be directed to Amy Ryan, Human Resources Director, by fax at (410) 684-2001 or by email at

Company info

Hudson Cook, L.L.P.
Website : http://www.hudsoncook.com