Experienced Legal Practice Assistant

Holland & Knight; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight in Chicago seeks a Practice Assistant to deliver high-quality administrative support to a team of lawyers and professionals. You will draft, format, and edit documents, manage scheduling, travel, and billing tasks, and coordinate with various departments to meet client needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–5 years of experience supporting lawyers, with strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills, and experience with document management systems and PACER.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 4–5 years supporting lawyers and paralegals preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Experience with document management systems and electronic signature software.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to a group of lawyers and professionals.
• Answer phones, route calls, greet clients, and manage routine inquiries.
• Draft, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Schedule travel and manage related arrangements; process reimbursements and invoices.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Document management systems

Electronic signature software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PACER

Docketing software

Job description

Holland & Knight in Chicago seeks a Practice Assistant to deliver high-quality administrative support to a team of lawyers and professionals. You will draft, format, and edit documents, manage scheduling, travel, and billing tasks, and coordinate with various departments to meet client needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–5 years of experience supporting lawyers, with strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills, and experience with document management systems and PACER.