Legal Practice Assistant — Corporate Support

K&L Gates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Professional Development & CLE Credit

401(k) & Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off (20 days/year)

Medical Insurance

Job summary

K&L Gates in Charlotte seeks a Practice Assistant to support multiple lawyers in the Corporate Practice area. You will handle document preparation, filing, billing support, and travel logistics, while maintaining organisation and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, deadline-driven work, and professional communication with internal teams and clients. Office-based with opportunities to assist in various practice areas.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare and coordinate court filings and e-filing where applicable.
• Assist with new business intake, conflict checks, and engagement letters.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
• Prepare monthly client invoices and support billing processes.
• Coordinate travel arrangements domestically and internationally.
• Provide training and orientation for junior staff.
• Support practice development initiatives and client service events.

Skills

Client service

Teamwork

Relationship building

Judgment

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Professional development

Law firm experience

Tools

iManage

Forte

Litera Compare

Concur

Basware

Intapp Time

Paperless Proforma

Elite Enterprise

3E

FileTrail

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

K&L Gates in Charlotte seeks a Practice Assistant to support multiple lawyers in the Corporate Practice area. You will handle document preparation, filing, billing support, and travel logistics, while maintaining organisation and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, deadline-driven work, and professional communication with internal teams and clients. Office-based with opportunities to assist in various practice areas.