Legal Practice Assistant — Hybrid Work & Benefits

Ekspert Counsel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ekspert Counsel is seeking a highly organized Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal professionals in a fast-paced firm.

The role focuses on document preparation, calendar management, client communications, billing support, and travel coordination, with a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Join a collaborative team offering growth opportunities within a professional legal practice.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or equivalent in a law firm.
• Strong document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting attorney billing, time entry, and expense reporting preferred.
• Experience managing complex calendars and travel arrangements required.
• Client-service mindset and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Document Preparation & Management: Format, edit, proofread, and prepare legal documents.
• Calendar & Scheduling Management: Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, court appearances, and appointments.
• Client Communication & Coordination: Primary point of contact for clients and external parties.
• Billing & Time Entry Support: Assist with time entry, billing submissions, and expense reporting.
• Travel Coordination: Arrange domestic and international travel and prepare itineraries.
• Matter Management & Administrative Support: New matter intake, file openings, and matters maintenance.

Skills

Document formatting

Calendar management

Client communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Legal practice management software

Job description

Ekspert Counsel is seeking a highly organized Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal professionals in a fast-paced firm.

The role focuses on document preparation, calendar management, client communications, billing support, and travel coordination, with a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Join a collaborative team offering growth opportunities within a professional legal practice.