Dynamic Legal Practice Assistant (Hybrid)

Sterne Kessler; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) participation

Job summary

Sterne Kessler, a premier intellectual property law firm in downtown Washington, DC, seeks a Practice Assistant to deliver flawless administrative support to attorneys and professionals in a hybrid in-office role. You will manage calendars, travel, documents, time entries, and meetings, coordinate client communications, and assist with research and paperwork.

A bachelor's degree or high school with some college is required, along with strong communication, attention to detail, multitasking, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school graduate with some college study.
• Experience in customer service settings with attention to detail and multitasking.
• Previous administrative assistant experience preferred.
• Genuine interest in helping people and achieving results.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize calendars with firm procedures and client requirements.
• Prepare, format, revise, and proofread standard business communications and documents.
• Code and enter time in the firm's time and billing system.
• Arrange domestic and international travel.
• Plan onsite and offsite meetings, conferences, and events.
• Coordinate reimbursements, invoices, and check requests.
• Support calendar, deadlines, and project management.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support client development.
• Gather and organize information for conflict checks and engagement letters.
• Produce a large number of work assignments accurately and timely.
• Perform additional duties to support the team.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school with some college

Job description

Sterne Kessler, a premier intellectual property law firm in downtown Washington, DC, seeks a Practice Assistant to deliver flawless administrative support to attorneys and professionals in a hybrid in-office role. You will manage calendars, travel, documents, time entries, and meetings, coordinate client communications, and assist with research and paperwork.

A bachelor's degree or high school with some college is required, along with strong communication, attention to detail, multitasking, and