We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Practice Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical proficiency and an understanding of firm procedures. This role will provide administrative support for attorneys and other timekeepers in the Regulatory Investigations, Strategy & Enforcement Practice Group.
Requirements
- Perform specialized administrative work for the practice group
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of department objectives and requirements
- Code and enter timekeeper's time and costs in the firm's time and billing system
- Coordinate large volume client billing
- Support new client and business development efforts
- Process expense reimbursement requests and process invoices
- Serve as a knowledge resource in specific practice group requirements and firm policies and procedures
- Handle tasks related to client billing
- Liaise with administrative departments to coordinate all aspects of workflow support for attorneys
- Prepare routine correspondence, read, and route mail, conduct general research and responsible for file maintenance
- Handle complex edits in legal documents
- Ensure effective calendar management
- Arrange domestic and international travel and create and submit related expense reports
- Collaborate with resources inside and outside the firm as appropriate to complete projects or tasks
- Manage information electronically using the firm’s database file management system and a records management system
- Provide overflow assistance to administrative legal support team
- Assist in fostering an environment of superior customer service, collaboration, commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust
- Maintain attorney bar membership records and CLE records
- Prepare and file legal documents in Federal and State courts (including electronic filings)
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and binders
- Provide administrative support for all aspects of litigation, including discovery and trial preparation
- Manage complex tasks such as reviewing detailed information, submissions, and reports, and coordinating the distribution of these and other materials
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance
