The Practice Assistant is a hybrid role primarily responsible for providing administrative and practice support to attorneys and other secretaries, while also contributing to business development and marketing initiatives.
Requirements
- Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel logistics.
- Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and presentations.
- Assist with matter openings, conflict checks, and engagement letters.
- Prepare expense reports and process invoices for payment.
- Maintain electronic and paper client/matter files in accordance with firm policies.
- Support billing processes, including time entry and client billing assistance.
- Provide backup and overflow coverage for secretaries when needed.
- Assist with the coordination and preparation of pitches, proposals, and other online marketing materials with department guidance.
- Update attorney biographies, practice group descriptions, and marketing collateral.
- Conduct research on clients, industries, and competitors to support attorney outreach.
- Help maintain the firm’s CRM database (e.g., InterAction), ensuring accuracy of client and contact information.
- Support client events, webinars, and sponsorship activities, including logistics, invitations, and follow-up tracking.
- Coordinate newsletters, client alerts, and other client-facing communications
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Professional Development Opportunities