Legal Practice Assistant

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future. We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team! The Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) provides administrative support for attorneys and other timekeepers in the Environmental & Natural Resources practice group. The LPA performs a wide variety of administrative tasks and delivers a high level of customer service, while consistently producing an excellent work product.  The LPA will anticipate, plan, and proactively meet the business needs of the attorneys and execute assignments demonstrating a general knowledge of the assigned timekeepers’ practice areas and clients to ensure extraordinary client satisfaction.     Essential Responsibilities:   Perform highly specialized administrative work for the practice group, demonstrating strong technical proficiency and a solid understanding of firm procedures. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of department objectives, key activities, and requirements to anticipate and proactively address team needs. Code and enter timekeepers’ time and costs into the firm’s time and billing system. Coordinate and prepare a high volume of client billing using sophisticated software and procedures, often requiring client-specific instructions and/or multiple revisions. Support new client and business development efforts by opening and closing matters and submitting conflicts of interest check requests. Serve as a knowledge resource on practice group requirements and firm policies and procedures; share this knowledge collaboratively and help improve processes and procedures. Process expense reimbursement requests and invoices in a timely manner. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client matters and personal attorney information. Perform tasks related to client billing, including distribution and review of client invoices, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of client billing requirements. Liaise with administrative departments to coordinate all aspects of workflow support for attorneys. Prepare routine correspondence, read and route mail, conduct general research, and maintain files. Handle complex edits in legal documents. Manage calendars effectively, including prioritizing meetings, resolving conflicts, and proactively organizing schedule changes for events and meetings. Arrange domestic and international travel and prepare and submit related expense reports. Collaborate with internal and external resources, as appropriate, to complete projects and tasks. Manage information electronically using the firm’s database file management and records management systems. Help foster an environment of superior client service, collaboration, commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust. Identify and respond promptly to…