Hybrid Legal Practice Assistant – Transaction Support

Eversheds Sutherland; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Discretionary merit bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant in Washington, DC to support attorneys and paralegals in a dynamic transactional practice. The role emphasizes document preparation, client communications, and matter coordination to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client work.

The candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, capable of managing competing priorities and building strong relationships in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of administrative experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism and ability to work in a global, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and client service support across transactional matters.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and manage legal documents and client communications.
• Coordinate document workflows, deadlines, and matter progression.
• Serve as a coordination point among clients, attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel, and practice-related activities.
• Monitor deadlines, maintain matter files, and ensure accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Aderant

iManage

Chrome River

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant in Washington, DC to support attorneys and paralegals in a dynamic transactional practice. The role emphasizes document preparation, client communications, and matter coordination to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client work.

The candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, capable of managing competing priorities and building strong relationships in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.