Legal Practice Assistant

Eversheds Sutherland US LLP; Atlanta (GA); 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

Tailored learning opportunities

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support assigned attorneys and paralegals. The role requires litigation experience, strong organization, and the ability to manage diverse tasks in a collaborative environment.

The position is hybrid, with on-site presence 4 days per week. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 with comprehensive benefits. The firm emphasizes equal employment opportunity and professional development.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Litigation experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to multi-task and prioritize workloads.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly language.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and file client documents and related correspondence per attorney revisions.
• Handle all e-filing in district and state court systems.
• Coordinate and assist with trial preparation including depositions and discovery.
• Manage time entry for assigned attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare CIM conflicts check emails and CIM forms for Records submission.
• Maintain and organize files per firm procedures.
• Coordinate project management of attorney matters and cases.
• Maintain calendar and contacts for attorneys; coordinate travel and reimbursements.
• Assist with client meetings and document handling; handle mail and phone calls.
• Maintain client and firm confidentiality; support team and overflow HR tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

MS Office Suite

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is part of a global law practice providing legal services to a broad range of clients, from small and mid-sized businesses to the world’s leading multinational organizations. The firm combines deep local knowledge with global reach, supporting clients across industries and jurisdictions. Eversheds Sutherland is recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to client service, and delivery of practical, commercially informed legal solutions.

Position Summary

The Legal Practice Assistant is responsible to the individual attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) to whom assigned for specific, day-to-day responsibilities and duties and to the Human Resources Manager for Firm policies and procedures, Practice Group assistance, overflow work, and overtime work.

The Legal Practice Assistant should have previous work experience including basic secretarial skills, word processing, general office procedures and filing techniques, along with the ability to concentrate on details, organize work, and work with a wide spectrum of individuals. The Legal Practice Assistant must be able to handle diverse practices, be a team player, and be a liaison between the client and the attorney. The ability to communicate accurately and professionally with the clients is a must. In addition, it is essential that the Legal Practice Assistant have strong proofreading skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafts, edits, and files client documents and related correspondence per attorney(s) revisions, etc.
• Handles all e-filing in district and state court systems.
• Coordinates and assists with trial preparation including depositions, discovery, trial binders and working with vendors (service of process, court reporters).
• Handles time entry for assigned attorney(s) and paralegal(s).
• Prepares Client/Matter Information Memorandum ("CIM") conflicts check emails as well as CIM forms to be submitted to the Records.
• Maintains files on a regular basis as required by attorney(s), Practice Group, and Firm procedures.
• Coordinates project management of attorney matters and cases.
• Maintains and updates attorney(s) calendar and contacts.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and prepare travel reimbursement requests and all other reimbursement requests in a timely manner and in accordance with Practice Group procedures and accounting deadlines.
• Coordinates client and in-house meetings and assist as necessary.
• Retrieves, opens and files mail (and date stamp, if required).
• Answers and handles incoming phone calls in a professional manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of all client and Firm matters, recognizing that there should be no discussion in or away from the office regarding client or Firm matters. This confidentiality extends to emails you are privy to that are in your attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) Outlook mailboxes and folders.
• Assists fellow workers and/or other attorneys as needed and requested. The office functions as a team, and therefore it is essential that the Legal Practice Assistant helps when asked and volunteer when time permits.
• Notifies and assists HR with overflow work when not busy with work from assigned attorney(s) and paralegal(s), including providing overflow desk coverage for secretaries who are absent.
• Keeps abreast of what is happening on assigned attorney's clients' matters and knows location of material concerning those matters.
• Obtains research materials from the library as required by attorney(s) or paralegal(s).

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Five to seven years of experience working in a law firm, legal department within a similarly sized, multi-office professional services organization.
• Litigation experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads.
• Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tax controversy work is highly preferred.

Education

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred from an accredited college or university.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 4 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $60,000 - $80,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm's compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity, gender expression or being transgender), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.

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