King & Spalding · 1 day ago
Legal Practice Assistant
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKing & Spalding is a leading global law firm committed to excellence and innovation in legal services. They are seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys, primarily focusing on the Dallas Office Managing Partner.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Provide direct administrative and legal practice support to the Dallas Office Managing Partner/Global Head of Trial and additional attorneys as assigned
Open new clients and matters and prepare conflict of interest forms
Perform administrative responsibilities and collaborate with other administrative departments (e.g. Office Services, Finance, Records)
Maintain and organize client and administrative filings for lawyers following established procedures
Prepare files using a document management system and maintain appropriate records for storage
Arrange and coordinate domestic and foreign travel including transportation, lodging, itineraries, and meeting materials
Maintain lawyers’ contacts within our contact management system with accurate information and notes
Answer and screen calls, field inquiries, relay messages, and respond to client needs in a timely manner
Create, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations
Draft routine correspondence and forms
Assist lawyers with Marketing and Business Development functions including internet research, preparing materials for meetings and proposals, and coordinating lawyers’ biographies
Track, organize, and process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests in a timely manner
Maintain Continuing Legal Education (CLE) records and assist with tracking compliance
Manage and coordinate lawyers’ calendars, appointments, and meeting schedules
Collaborate with Marketing and various office departments to schedule and organize meetings and events, including office-wide gatherings led by the Office Managing Partner
Interface and establish ongoing positive business relationships with clients
Maintain confidentiality of lawyer-client relationship
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
5-15 years of experience as a Legal Practice Assistant or Executive Assistant
Strong organizational, administrative, and technical skills with an ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
Excellent judgment, discretion, and timely decision-making skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to format documents using Styles and proofread typed materials for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors
Must be available to be in the office 4-5 days per week
Must be available to work overtime as requested
Ability to lift banker's boxes (approx. 25 pounds)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Litigation experience
A minimum typing speed of 65 wpm
Benefits
Health and wellness plan
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k) plan
Profit sharing plan
Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Company
King & Spalding
King & Spalding LLP is an American law firm with 129 years of service. It was founded in Atlanta.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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Partner
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