Legal Operations & Executive Assistant (Part-Time, Remote)

Sound Solutions Law PLLC is a growing Washington-based municipal law practice serving cities, counties, special purpose districts, and other public agencies. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and tech-savvy Legal Operations & Executive Assistant to support the firm's continued growth.

Position Details

• Fully remote

• Independent Contractor (1099)

• Approximately 15–20 hours per week to start

• Flexible schedule, with availability during normal business hours preferred

• Opportunity for additional hours as the practice grows

• Compensation: $40–$60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

• This position is an independent contractor (1099) engagement and does not include employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendar, scheduling, and meeting coordination

• Support client intake and onboarding

• Maintain electronic files and matter organization

• Assist with document preparation, formatting, and proofreading

• Manage tasks, deadlines, and workflows within Clio and Microsoft 365

• Coordinate communications with clients, consultants, and vendors

• Assist with billing and administrative operations

• Provide general executive and administrative support

Required Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint)

• Strong technology aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Experience managing digital files, workflows, databases, or administrative systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Clio or similar legal practice management software

• Experience supporting attorneys, executives, public agency leaders, or business owners

• Experience working in a law firm, local government, public agency, or other professional services environment

About the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. They enjoy keeping projects, schedules, records, and administrative operations running smoothly while maintaining a high level of professionalism and client service.

Legal experience is helpful, but strong organizational, communication, and technology skills are most important.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief introduction to kbond@soundsolutionslaw.com. In your email, please briefly respond to the following questions:

1. Describe your experience with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Which applications do you use regularly, and what types of tasks or workflows do you manage within them?

2. Describe a process, workflow, or administrative challenge you improved, streamlined, or solved in a previous role. What was the issue, what did you do, and what was the result?

3. What technology platform, software tool or feature have you taught yourself to use in the last two years, and how did you learn it?