Careers
Join A Growing Team
WAM offers opportunities for growth at every level – whether you are an experienced attorney seeking a platform to elevate your practice, a young attorney looking to develop your skills, or a legal professional looking to become part of a dynamic team.
Our Culture
We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment in which each person is respected for their contribution and has a voice in our continuing development. We are a majority women-owned law firm that embraces diversity in all its forms.
Flexible Work Environment
We understand the importance of work-life balance in today’s working world and are committed to providing our team members with remote and flexible work opportunities that enhance productivity and overall firm morale.
The Power of Mentorship
Mentorship is a cornerstone of our culture at WAM. We pride ourselves in taking the time provide our attorneys with the guidance, resources, and business development opportunities needed to develop their expertise and practices so that that can lead our firm into the future.
Opportunities
Boutique law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support the insurance coverage litigation team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently. Must have knowledge of eFiling procedures for Federal and State Courts. Additionally, excellent spelling and proofreading skills are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare shells for various pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
- Ability to file (electronically or by courier service) briefs and other documents with various federal, state, and appellate courts with minimal supervision
- Review defense invoices
- Create and maintain defense cost spreadsheets
- Calculate and input case-related deadlines into firm’s docketing program
- Maintain electronic files for client matters
- Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys/paralegals
- Provide exceptional, detailed-oriented skills in reviewing and proofreading correspondence and documents
- Produce accurate documents and correspondence in a timely manner
- Manage multiple attorney calendars using Outlook calendars to schedule meetings and appointments
- Oversee arrangements for in-house and external depositions, including booking court reporters
- Perform other administrative duties as they arise
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as litigation legal secretary in a law firm setting
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Extensive experience handling and completing State and Federal eFilings
- Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe
- Detail-oriented and highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Impressive command of grammar and punctuation
- Experience with NetDocs, FileSite, iManage, or equivalent document management system required.
- Paralegal certification a plus.
WAM offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, benefits including a 401(k) plan, a firm-funded safe harbor plan, subsidized health, dental and vision insurance, and more. This role can be hybrid or in-person depending on the candidate. The salary range for this position is $80K-$95K.
Interested candidates can submit their resume and a writing sample by email to recruiting@wam.law.
Position Description
Werner Ahari Mangel (WAM) recently launched and is looking to hire an associate or counsel level attorney with at least several years of experience in monitoring D&O and/or professional liability matters. Experience monitoring public company securities cases is a plus. WAM is a dynamic 24-lawyer insurance coverage boutique that represents insurance companies in litigation, monitoring, and counseling matters involving D&O liability, financial institutions professional liability, employment liability, cyber liability, fidelity bond, private equity, and reps and warranties insurance policies.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements
- Member of DC bar or qualified to waive into DC bar
- Minimum 3-4 years of insurance coverage monitoring experience
- Strong writing and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication skills
WAM offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, benefits including a 401(k) plan, a firm-funded safe harbor plan, subsidized health, dental and vision insurance, and more. This role can be hybrid, in-person, or remote depending on the candidate.
Interested candidates can submit their resume and a writing sample by email to recruiting@wam.law.
