Legal Practice Assistant

Eversheds Sutherland US LLP; 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

Tailored learning opportunities

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) to provide administrative, organizational, and client service support to attorneys and paralegals in a transactional practice. The role requires keen attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include document preparation, calendar coordination, matter management, onboarding, time entry, billing,

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.

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.

Skills

Two to five years admin experience

Excellent interpersonal communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) in the Washington, DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.

The Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) provides administrative, organizational, and client service support to attorneys and paralegals within a transactional practice. Serving as a key point of coordination among clients, legal professionals, and internal business teams, the LPA plays an integral role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the practice and the successful execution of transactional matters. Responsibilities include document preparation and management, client communications, calendar and meeting coordination, matter management, and transactional deal support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities, build strong working relationships, and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key 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.

Qualifications & Experience

Required 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.
• Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to work effectively in a global and client-focused environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys and/or paralegals in a transactional legal practice.
• Experience with Aderant, iManage, Chrome River, or similar legal technology platforms.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Certifications/ Licenses

• Notary Commission a plus.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 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 or expression or transgender status), 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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