Legal Practice Assistant

Responsibilities

• Manage document revisions, agreements and other filing/legal documents.
• Cook up mailings, deliveries, copy jobs, and court (paper and electronic) filings where appropriate.
• Prepare, edit and format legal document shells and correspondence.
• Transactional practices: prepare closing documents, signature pages, and binders.
• Litigation practices: assemble exhibits and hearing binders; prepare document productions; schedule depositions.
• Organize and maintain case files, retrieve case files, and prepare files for closing in accordance with Records Department procedures.
• Make travel arrangements as required.
• Enter attorneys’ time into the time management system accurately and as needed; verify client/matter numbers and practice codes.
• Manage attorney calendars, email traffic, phone calls, and mail.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of law firm experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor with the ability to work under pressure and in a detailed, deadline-driven environment.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, strong word processing ability, and strong proof-reading skills desired.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possess a high degree of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.