We are seeking a Practice Assistant to join our team. The Practice Assistant is responsible for providing high quality administrative support to a group of lawyers and professionals in a team environment, effectively and efficiently meeting Firm/client needs.
Requirements
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, lawyers, and co-workers via email, by telephone, and in person;
- Create, draft, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations;
- Schedule domestic and foreign travel through Firm travel system, including flights, hotels, and/or car rentals;
- Prepare, organize, and process reimbursements, invoices, and check requests in a timely manner;
- Collect and prepare information to run conflict checks, open new client matters, and draft engagement letters, scope letters, and other required documents;
- Enter and manage work requests from lawyers in the Firm’s workflow tool and complete according to provided deadline(s);
- Perform routine electronic and paper filing in an organized manner for easy access;
- Operate independently to ensure completion of assignments, which may be complex in nature or require high-level production, in an accurate and timely manner.
- Perform clerical duties for non-legal departments, as needed.
- Assist lawyers with time entry, billing, and collection, as needed.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)
- dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners;
- life and AD&D insurance;
- short and long term disability insurance;
- tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs;
- FSAs for dependent care;
- health advocacy services;
- behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members;
- 401(k);
- profit sharing;
- backup dependent care;
- senior care planning support;
- resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers;
- paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.