A Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Legal Specialist for our client in the McLean, VA area. The role is contract to start!
Responsibilities:
- Support the Subpoena Group with the intake, review, and processing of subpoena requests and related documentation
- Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, document management, filing, and scanning with a high degree of accuracy
- Maintain logs, track deadlines, and ensure timely responses to subpoena-related requests
- Communicate with internal stakeholders and external requestors to provide updates and clarify requirements
- Prepare reports, summaries, and status updates for managers as needed
- Ensure all work adheres to established confidentiality procedures, compliance standards, and organizational policies
- Assist in developing and maintaining standardized templates, checklists, and processes for subpoena handling
Qualifications:
- 1–5 years of experience in legal support, compliance, operations, or a related administrative role
- Familiarity with legal documentation, confidentiality procedures, and administrative processes
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability to deadlines and quality standards
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to stay focused in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
- Strong multitasking abilities with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities
Desired:
- Prior experience or exposure to subpoena processing
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements
