Job Description

Company Description

Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP is a renowned boutique law firm serving local and international clients. Practice includes public/private international law, civil/criminal litigation, corporate and intellectual property law, and export controls and sanctions. BCR serves an international, national, and local clientele including foreign governments, major corporations, small and emerging businesses, and individuals. 

Position

Legal Assistant

Type

Full Time, Entry Level

Start Date

April 21, 2025 

Location

Applicant must live in the Washington, DC area (hybrid work schedule available)

Hours

9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

The Legal Assistant works primarily with two partners in the firm. One partner practices international law, with a focus on international white-collar crime. This partner is the Managing Editor of the International Enforcement Law Reporter ( The second partner focuses on international law, especially economic sanctions, international trade, and international investment. 

This position is ideal for a candidate seeking a substantive entry-level position working for a law firm, and it requires a high level of responsibility and initiative. 

Job Description:

• Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
• Prepare and finalize invoices in cooperation with the billing attorneys.
• Production and correspondence and other related documents.
• Create and organize Excel spreadsheets to record and track billing data and account balances.
• Administration and production of monthly journal and blog on international law, the International Enforcement Law Reporter (
• Provide general administrative assistance to the partners and associates of the firm, as requested.
• Light research.

Job Qualifications:

• College degree with strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Computer and internet proficiency are an absolute must.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, including Word, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• High proficiency in Excel, specifically for billing and bookkeeping purposes, is required.
• Foreign language skills a plus, Spanish preferred but not required.
• Prior experience working as an administrative assistant at a law firm is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Wage and Benefits

$45,150 plus health insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, coverage of transportation (bus or metro, some restrictions apply), fitness center in building, and 401k plan benefits once eligible.

To Apply

Please send your resume, undergraduate transcript, and cover letter to Omorinsola Tinubu at mtinubu@bcrlaw.com.

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