Full-Time

Legal Administrative Assistant

Updated on 9/12/2026

Deadline 9/12/27
Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley & Lardner LLP

201-500 employees

Full-service law firm providing legal services

Compensation Overview

$63.4k - $88.7k/yr

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work is indicated by the posting.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • At least two years of experience in an administrative support role is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with conflict checks, opening new matters, time entry, and billing.
  • Assist with managing daily uploads and downloads from client portals.
  • Prepare reimbursements using Emburse and coordinate travel.
  • Review, scan, file, and save incoming mail, including documents, emails, and facsimiles, to NetDocuments and Outlook.
  • Learn and master specialized intellectual property software to handle intellectual-property-specific tasks.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior law firm and intellectual property experience, specifically in patent prosecution, is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office platforms is preferred.

Foley & Lardner LLP is a law firm formed by the merger of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP and Foley & Lardner LLP on April 1, 2018. It provides a full range of legal services to clients across the United States, Mexico, Asia, and Europe, with about 1,100 attorneys in 24 offices. The firm handles corporate, intellectual property, regulatory, compliance, litigation, and other legal matters, serving clients in multiple industries. Its structure unifies the former firms under a single name, expanding geographic reach and capabilities, especially along the Midwest, East and West coasts, Florida, and Texas where Gardere had a strong presence. The firm operates through coordinated teams across offices, offering cross-border and cross-functional legal support to meet client needs. Foley & Lardner’s goal is to provide comprehensive, integrated legal services on a national and international scale, helping clients manage risk, grow business, and resolve disputes efficiently.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1909

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Foley added more than 20 lateral partners in 2026.
  • California saw six partner additions in 2026, including life sciences and IP.
  • Recent wins include Menzies Aviation's Tenth Circuit reversal and Tampa Bay Rays work.

What critics are saying

  • Chehade v. Foley continues after a January 26, 2026 discrimination ruling in Chicago.
  • That lawsuit attacks Foley's hiring judgment and could damage recruiting into 2027.
  • A verdict against Foley would trigger client defections and weaken its employer brand.

What makes Foley & Lardner LLP unique

  • Chambers USA 2026 ranked Foley in 55 practices across 20 offices.
  • Foley combines deep health care, life sciences, and industrials practices with national reach.
  • Its Texas-to-California platform and international offices support cross-border middle-market mandates.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%