Legal Practice Assistant

We are seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys in the Consumer Financial Services Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience working in Litigation.

Requirements

• Perform specialized administrative tasks
• Understand department goals to anticipate and address team needs
• Enter timekeeper's time and costs in the billing system
• Coordinate large volume client billing
• Support new clients and business development
• Process expense reimbursements and invoices
• Serve as a knowledge resource on practice group requirements and firm policies
• Handle client billing tasks
• Coordinate workflow support with administrative departments
• Prepare routine correspondence and manage mail
• Handle complex legal document edits
• Manage calendars and prioritize meetings
• Arrange travel and submit related expense reports
• Collaborate with internal and external resources
• Manage electronic information using the firm's database and records systems
• Provide overflow support to the administrative legal team
• Foster a customer service-oriented team environment
• Maintain attorney bar membership and CLE records
• Prepare and file legal documents in Federal and State courts
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and binders
• Provide administrative support for litigation
• Manage tasks like reviewing information, submissions, and coordinating material distribution
• Respond to client inquiries promptly
• Maintain client and attorney confidential information