Legal Practice Assistant

DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Legal Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys across multiple legal disciplines. This position is well suited for someone who can balance competing priorities, handle sensitive information with discretion, and produce high-quality work in a deadline-driven legal environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping daily operations organized while supporting attorneys, clients, and internal teams with professionalism and accuracy.Responsibilities:• Coordinate complex calendars for several attorneys, including arranging meetings, travel plans, and event logistics while keeping schedules aligned with changing priorities.• Prepare, revise, and finalize a variety of legal materials such as agreements, pleadings, correspondence, and related documents with a strong focus on formatting and accuracy.• Organize and maintain client and matter records in both digital and physical formats using established document management practices and systems.• Assist with legal and case-related research by gathering relevant information, tracking correspondence, and assembling supporting documentation for attorney review.• Handle administrative support activities tied to new matters, client intake processes, expense submissions, and attorney time entry.• Provide filing support for state and federal matters, including electronic court submissions and related document preparation.• Serve as a dependable team resource by offering coverage for colleagues when needed and helping maintain continuity across the practice.• Foster effective working relationships with attorneys, clients, and staff while exercising sound judgment and preserving confidentiality in all interactions.Requirements• At least 5 years of experience supporting attorneys in both transactional and litigation matters within a legal environment.• Background in court filing procedures, including electronic filing for state and federal jurisdictions.• Demonstrated ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and multiple attorney assignments with minimal supervision.• Strong written and verbal communication skills paired with excellent organization and follow-through.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, and a high level of accuracy when handling detailed documents.• Experience using legal document or records management systems is preferred.• Ability to work independently, collaborate with a broader team, and adjust effectively as priorities shift.Job typePermIndustryLegal