Staff Assistant

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.

About the Role

The Staff Assistant, Congressional and Regulatory Investigations is an entry-level position working efficiently and collaboratively with and under the supervision of attorneys and support professionals to assist with all phases of Congressional and other regulatory investigations. The Staff Assistant will also assist with the day-to-day operations of the Congressional and Regulatory Investigations group firm wide.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assists with document collection, production, organization and management.
• Assists with the maintenance and manipulation of document databases for purposes of facilitating productions, preparing for depositions, hearings and other proceedings.
• Assists with routine preparations for witness interviews, including the assembly of witness files and reference binders.
• Assists with production of daily press clips for a portfolio of clients and/or topics.
• Assists with planning and executing hearing preparation events, such as meetings and mock hearings.
• Supports senior staff with background research, tracking upcoming hearings, and other responsibilities as needed.
• Monitors congressional hearings upon request and prepares summaries as needed.
• Assists with updating indices, chronologies, logs and tracking systems.
• Assists with establishing logistical support and set up of remote offices to accommodate the needs of the case team for purposes of hearing preparation.
• Assists with client service and associated client meeting tasks, including greeting and interacting with the client.
• Assists with administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, printing and organization of documents and information.
• Assists with preparation of presentations and graphics for client meetings and client development opportunities.
• Attends and participates in training programs for professional development and building technology skills.
• Adheres to best practices for daily time entry for client billable work and eTime for attendance and time off requests.
• Contributes to the Firm's Service Excellence initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally. Displays professionalism, quality service and a "can do" attitude to internal members/departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Bring to This Position

• Ability to work collaboratively, across offices, to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with clients directly in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to work overtime and travel.

• 1+ year of legislative affairs, lobbying, and law firm experience, preferred.

Education

• BA/BS required

Why Join Us?

• A values‑driven firm that fosters collaboration and respect
• The hiring range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000 annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
• This position is eligible for a Hybrid Schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
• Paid time off and holidays
• For additional information about our benefits, please click here

Our Commitment

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.

For more information about Equal Employment Opportunity, please click here.

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.