Hybrid Legal Practice Assistant - Multi-Group Support

Eversheds Sutherland US LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland US LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys across multiple practice groups. You will manage calendars, drafts and file client documents, handle time entry, and coordinate travel and meetings.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 2–5 years in a legal environment, and strong communication and organizational skills. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence three days per week with a salary range of $58,000–$80,000 and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred from an accredited college or university.
• Two to Five years of experience in a legal department, law firm, or professional services organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task and prioritize workloads.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite, Excel, and Power Point; experience with Aderant, InTapp, and ChromeRiver is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, edits, and files client documents and related correspondence per attorney revisions.
• Handles time entry for assigned attorney(s).
• Prepares conflicts checks and opens new matters.
• Coordinates project management of attorney matters and cases.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares travel reimbursement requests.
• Coordinates client conferences, luncheons and in-house meetings.
• Maintain and organize client files, both electronic and physical.
• Assists fellow workers and/or other attorneys as needed.
• Keeps abreast of matters and locates materials as required.
• Obtains research materials as required by attorneys or paralegals.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Aderant

InTapp

ChromeRiver

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland US LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys across multiple practice groups. You will manage calendars, drafts and file client documents, handle time entry, and coordinate travel and meetings.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 2–5 years in a legal environment, and strong communication and organizational skills. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence three days per week with a salary range of $58,000–$80,000 and