Practice Assistant

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.