Legal Ops & Innovation Assistant

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Chicago seeks a Practice Team Assistant to support assigned attorneys with administrative, operational, and legal practice tasks. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, travel, and events, while acting as a tech-enabled partner to optimize workflows and drive innovation in the firm's Innovation group.

As a digital fluency coach, you will train peers on firm tools such as Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Automate, and PowerBI, troubleshoot issues, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in a professional services, consulting, technology, or corporate environment.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365; ability to quickly master new tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in the office at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative details for assigned attorneys, anticipating needs and resolving issues.
• Liaise with Team Support Center to handle requests and delegate when appropriate.
• Advise attorneys on firm processes and best practices for decision making.
• Encourage delegation of non-billable tasks and optimize workflows.
• Develop understanding of each attorney's practice and priorities.
• Provide on-site office coverage and calendar, travel, and meeting logistics.
• Serve as digital fluency coach; train peers on Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Automate.
• Troubleshoot tech issues with IT and related teams to improve workflows.
• Handle engagement setup, document prep, and client-facing materials.
• Manage end-to-end client billing and track spend with reports.
• Own projects from intake to execution and communicate status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Copilot

Power Automate

GenAI platforms

Job description

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Chicago seeks a Practice Team Assistant to support assigned attorneys with administrative, operational, and legal practice tasks. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, travel, and events, while acting as a tech-enabled partner to optimize workflows and drive innovation in the firm's Innovation group.

As a digital fluency coach, you will train peers on firm tools such as Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Automate, and PowerBI, troubleshoot issues, and