Hybrid Legal Practice Assistant – Transactions

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 insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tailored learning opportunities

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in transactional matters. You will manage documents, calendars, client communications, and matter files in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of administrative experience, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal tech. This is a hybrid role requiring three days on-site weekly.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of administrative experience, preferably within a law firm, legal department, or professional services environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys and paralegals to provide high-quality administrative and client service support across a broad range of transactional matters.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and manage legal documents, correspondence, and other client-facing deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support transactional matters by coordinating document workflows, tracking deadlines, and assisting with the efficient progression of client work.
• Serve as a key point of coordination among clients, attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals, helping to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and other practice-related activities while supporting efficient workflow and matter progression.
• Monitor deadlines, maintain matter files and records, and support matter management to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with client and matter onboarding, including conflicts requests and maintaining accurate client and matter information in firm systems.
• Support time entry, billing, expense reimbursements, vendor invoices, and other administrative functions that support the practice.
• Assist with business development and client relationship initiatives, including preparing materials and coordinating client meetings and events.
• Build effective working relationships across the firm while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Take ownership of assignments, manage competing priorities, and support special projects and other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Client-focused environment

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Aderant

iManage

Chrome River

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in transactional matters. You will manage documents, calendars, client communications, and matter files in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of administrative experience, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal tech. This is a hybrid role requiring three days on-site weekly.