Holland Knight

Practice Assistant - Government

Washington, D.C

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago

AccountingExcelCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Practice Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality administrative support to a group of lawyers and professionals in a team environment, effectively and efficiently meeting Firm/client needs.
Create, draft, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations; draft routine business correspondence, forms, and documents under the supervision of an appropriate lawyer/professional.
Enter and manage work requests from lawyers in the Firm's workflow tool and complete according to provided deadline(s).
Perform routine electronic and paper filing in an organized manner for easy access; photocopy, scan, compile, and distribute documents; identify and coordinate available services provided by administrative departments, including office services, the IT Help Desk, document services, accounting, billing, and records.
Perform all file maintenance, including saving documents to the document management system.
Perform clerical duties for non-legal departments, as needed.
senior care planning support

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry up to thirty pounds.
Collect and prepare information to run conflict checks, open new client matters, and draft engagement letters, scope letters, and other required documents

5 years of experience supporting lawyers and paralegals with administrative or client-related tasks preferred.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
Experience with document management systems.
Experience with electronic signature software programs.
Proficiency in core legal administrative assistant functions and advanced technical and communications skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands.
Ability to take direction and work independently with little supervision.
Ability to effectively work well with others.
Effective and professional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to write clearly and professionally, with excellent proofing skills.
Required Qualifications & Education:
Bachelor's degree
4 - 5 years of experience supporting lawyers and paralegals with administrative or client-related tasks preferred.

Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
short and long term disability insurance
tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
health advocacy services
behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
profit sharing
and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.
We are seeking a Practice Assistant to join our team.

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