Legal Practice Assistant

• Serve as client’s main point of contact for all administrative and billing matters
• Provide practice management support for individual attorneys or client teams
• Edit, proofread and assist in creating various correspondence including, but not limited to, letters, emails, and legal documents
• Prepares final documents and correspondence of legal nature such as summons, complaints, motions, and subpoenas
• Format briefs, pleadings, contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
• Open and close new clients(s)/matter(s) using the Firm’s software
• collaborate with New Business/Conflicts Department on process and potential issues
• Prepare and file legal documents with state or federal courts (eFiling skills preferred)
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams in preparation of client invoices
• Submit invoices and expenses for attorneys in Firm’s expense reimbursement software
• Calendar meetings and events, docket deadlines and court dates, and provide travel arrangement assistance
• Liase with Firm’s business services departments to ensure highest quality of client service
• May provide billable support as dictated by Client Relationship Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Strong technical skills and knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written communication skills to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Knowledge or familiarity of certain court procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment
• Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation with a minimum of 50 wpm
• Ability to deal professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels
• Ability to analyze routine administrative details of limited complexity such as resolving minor scheduling conflicts, making travel arrangements, redirecting mail, etc.
• Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Candidates must have five years’ either prior law firm experience OR a college degree

Annual discretionary bonus