Legal Support Assistant

At Wilson Elser we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

We are seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team and serve as a key support resource within a fast‑paced law firm environment. This is an excellent entry‑level opportunity for someone eager to gain hands‑on experience and grow within the legal profession. The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
• Answer, screen, route, and respond to incoming phone calls and messages
• Greet, screen, and direct visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Assist with opening and closing client matters
• Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U.S. mail, faxes, and other documents
• Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files within the firm’s document management systems
• Assist with client invoicing, including submission and verification of billing documentation
• Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests
• Research and respond to client billing inquiries
• Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets
• Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting
• Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional phone etiquette and customer service mindset
• High attention to detail with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Comfort handling confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with document management or legal software is a plus
• Willingness to work in person in an office environment

Salary Range: $65,000 USD – $85,000 USD

This position is considered full‑time and therefore qualifies for benefits, including a 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation will be provided if an employee is offered employment.

• Benefits:
  Outstanding benefits package, including 401(k) match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth:
  Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks:
  Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current agreement in place.

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant’s race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or obligation to serve, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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