Legal Practice Assistant – NYC: Dynamic Admin Support

Holland & Knight; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,728 - 137,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan + match

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Holland & Knight in New York City seeks a skilled Practice Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to lawyers and professionals. You will draft, format, and proofread documents, manage files, and coordinate travel and billing tasks in a fast-paced team environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4–5 years supporting lawyers/paralegals, strong MS Office and Adobe Acrobat skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4–5 years of experience supporting lawyers and paralegals with administrative or client-related tasks preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required.
• Strong attention to detail, proofreading, and professional communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to a group of lawyers and professionals.
• Draft, format, edit, and proofread documents and correspondence; manage documents and templates.
• Coordinate travel, reimbursements, and scheduling; assist with time entry and billing as needed.
• Open new client matters, run conflict checks, and assist with engagement letters and scope letters.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree; 4–5 years supporting lawyers/paralegals

Tools

Document management systems

Electronic signature software

Job description

Holland & Knight in New York City seeks a skilled Practice Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to lawyers and professionals. You will draft, format, and proofread documents, manage files, and coordinate travel and billing tasks in a fast-paced team environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4–5 years supporting lawyers/paralegals, strong MS Office and Adobe Acrobat skills, and meticulous attention to detail.