Legal Practice Assistant

We are looking for a highly organized Legal Practice Assistant to provide dedicated support to attorneys handling matters in business litigation, finance, trademark, and bankruptcy. This position is well suited to someone who can manage competing priorities with sound judgment, protect sensitive information, and produce high-quality work in a deadline-driven legal setting. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with attorneys, clients, and internal colleagues to keep daily operations running efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate schedules for multiple attorneys, arranging meetings, travel plans, and related event logistics to ensure efficient time management.

• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal materials such as agreements, pleadings, and supporting documents with a strong focus on accuracy and presentation.

• Organize and maintain digital and physical case files using document management platforms to support efficient document retrieval and recordkeeping.

• Assist with legal research, track correspondence, and compile key matter information for attorney review and follow-up.

• Support client and matter onboarding activities, process expense documentation, and handle a range of general administrative duties.

• Enter attorney time accurately and provide coverage for other support team members as needed to maintain workflow continuity.

• Foster strong working relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff through responsive and courteous communication.

• Handle confidential information with discretion and contribute to a collaborative, dependable team environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least five years of experience supporting legal work in both transactional and litigation environments; appellate exposure is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with state and federal electronic filing procedures and familiarity with legal document management systems is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, along with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with attorneys and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$100,000.00-$120,000.00 Yearly

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