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Eversheds Sutherland · 14 hours ago

Legal Practice Assistant

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Eversheds Sutherland is a law firm looking for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys in their Tax Practice group in New York. The role involves assisting with client documents, managing attorney calendars, and maintaining confidentiality while being a team player in a dynamic legal environment.

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Responsibilities

Drafts, edits, and files client documents (electronic and paper) and related correspondence per attorney(s) revisions, etc

Handles time entry for assigned attorney(s)

Prepares Client/Matter Information Memorandum (“CIM”) conflicts check emails as well as CIM forms to be submitted to the Records

Maintains files on a regular basis as required by attorney(s), Practice Group, and Firm procedures

Coordinates project management of attorney matters and cases

Maintains and updates attorney(s) calendar and contacts

Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares travel reimbursement requests and all other reimbursement requests in a timely manner and in accordance with Practice Group procedures and accounting deadlines

Coordinates client and in-house meetings and assist as necessary

Retrieves and opens mail (and date stamp, if required)

Answers and handles incoming phone calls in a professional manner

Maintains confidentiality of all client and firm matters, recognizing that there should be no discussion in or away from the office regarding client or Firm matters. This confidentiality extends to emails you are privy to that are in your attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) Outlook mailboxes and folders

Assists fellow workers and/or other attorneys as needed and requested. The office functions as a team, and therefore it is essential that the Legal Practice Assistant help when asked and volunteer when time permits

Notifies and assists HR with overflow work when not busy with work from assigned attorney(s) and paralegal(s), including providing overflow desk coverage for secretaries who are absent

Keeps abreast of what is happening on assigned attorney’s clients’ matters and knows location of materials concerning those matters

Obtains research materials as required by attorney(s) or paralegal(s)

Qualification

Legal experienceMS Office SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skillsMulti-taskingProofreading skillsClient liaisonAderant experienceChromeRiver experienceTeam playerTime management