Legal Practice Assistant ( Seeking Large Firm Experience)

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to provide administrative support in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a Big Law environment and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing attorney calendars, preparing court filings, and supporting the billing process. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience in a Big Law environment.
• Expertise in federal and state court filing procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF editing.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PDF editing software.
• Experience with legal document management systems (iManage, NetDocuments, or similar) and billing software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-focused environment.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare and process court filings ensuring compliance.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel with meticulous attention to detail and proactive scheduling
• Assist with billing processes, including time entry, expense reports, pre-bill review, and preparation of final client invoices
• Liaise professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal departments while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
• Support large-scale case preparation, including compiling exhibits, discovery materials, and trial or hearing binders
• Provide backup support to other assistants and the reception area as needed
• Handle matter intake, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and initial case setup

Skills

Legal document drafting

Court filing procedures

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Billing software experience

Calendar management

Communication skills

Tools

iManage

Billing software

PDF editing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Delivery Ninja | Fast, Flexible Legal Services Powered by ALSP Innovation| Serving Law Firms & Law Departments Globally

Legal Practice Assistant

Hybrid – Delaware

We are seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) with a proven background in Big Law to join our Delaware office in a hybrid capacity. This role provides high-level administrative and practice support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring seamless delivery of client service in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, a strong understanding of complex legal processes, and the ability to anticipate attorney needs in a large firm setting. This firm has excellent culture and wonderful benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to attorneys and paralegals in high-volume, complex matters, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and editing legal documents, correspondence, and presentations to Big Law standards
• Prepare and process federal and state court filings, including e-filing in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in compliance with applicable rules
• Maintain and organize case files and matter management systems (electronic and hard copy) in accordance with firm protocols
• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel with meticulous attention to detail and proactive scheduling
• Assist with billing processes, including time entry, expense reports, pre-bill review, and preparation of final client invoices
• Liaise professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal departments while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
• Support large-scale case preparation, including compiling exhibits, discovery materials, and trial or hearing binders
• Provide backup support to other assistants and the reception area as needed
• Handle matter intake, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and initial case setup

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant or practice assistant experience in a Big Law (Am Law 100 or comparable) environment
• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state court filing procedures, including e-filing in multiple jurisdictions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PDF editing software
• Experience with legal document management systems (iManage, NetDocuments, or similar) and billing software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-focused environment
• High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive matters
• Hybrid work model: 3 days onsite in our Washington, DC office, 2 days remote
• Standard business hours with flexibility for occasional overtime based on workload and deadlines
• Competitive salary commensurate with Big Law experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training

If you have Big Law experience and thrive in a high-performance environment where attention to detail, responsiveness, and client service are paramount, we encourage you to apply.

Elevate provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and to be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs. As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers.

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business. As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal landscape!