Eversheds Sutherland · 3 days ago
Legal Practice Assistant
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expEversheds Sutherland is a leading law firm seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys in their Insurance Transactions & Products Practice group. The role involves managing various administrative tasks, including document preparation, trial coordination, and maintaining client confidentiality.
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Responsibilities
Drafts, edits, and files client documents and related correspondence per attorney(s) revisions, etc
Handles all e-filing in district and state court systems
Coordinates and assists with trial preparation including depositions, discovery, trial binders and working with vendors (service of process, court reporters)
Handles time entry for assigned attorney(s) and paralegal(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 prepare 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, opens and files 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 helps 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 material concerning those matters
Obtains research materials from the library as required by attorney(s) or paralegal(s)
Qualification
Required
Previous work experience including basic secretarial skills, word processing, general office procedures and filing techniques
Ability to concentrate on details, organize work, and work with a wide spectrum of individuals
Ability to handle diverse practices and be a team player
Ability to communicate accurately and professionally with clients
Strong proofreading skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented, organized and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads
Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Five to seven years of experience working in a law firm, legal department within a similarly sized, multi-office professional services organization
Experience in Insurance Transactions & Products work
Experience with Aderant and ChromeRiver software programs
Benefits
Healthcare
Paid time off
Discretionary merit bonuses
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans
Tailored learning opportunities
Company
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland provides legal advice and solutions to a global client base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses.
Founded in 2017Bryanston, NA - South Africa, ZAF
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
H
Henry Hahn
CFO
Isak Åkerlund
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-25
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