Legal Practice Support Specialist

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP is seeking a Practice Assistant to support attorneys within an assigned Practice Group in downtown Providence, RI. You will assist with document preparation, proofreading, file management, and research, while handling various administrative tasks.

The role requires 1–2 years of administrative experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and document management systems. Regular in-office work and occasional travel to other PSH locations are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required or equivalent years of experience.
• 1–2 years administrative assistant experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office; document management systems (NetDocuments or similar) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.
• Ability to proofread and edit material for grammar, punctuation or spelling.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse clients, attorneys and staff.
• Ability to organize and prioritize many tasks under time constraints.
• Operate and stock office equipment including photocopiers.
• Occasional high mental effort with high clerical volume.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs and reaching up to 8 ft.
• Work may require irregular hours and >40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential support functions for legal practitioners across practice areas.
• Assists in preparing client documents, including formatting and proofreading.
• May assist in opening new client files and managing retention; maintains warehouse system for Litigation Practice Group.
• May conduct legal research for attorneys as needed.
• Updates databases such as mailing lists and client information for the Litigation Practice Group.
• Performs general administrative and clerical duties (photocopies, scanning, faxing, etc.).
• Provides back-up coverage for other team members, including Offices Services Coordinator.
• Observes confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Skills

MS Office

Proofreading

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Document management

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

NetDocuments

Job description

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP is seeking a Practice Assistant to support attorneys within an assigned Practice Group in downtown Providence, RI. You will assist with document preparation, proofreading, file management, and research, while handling various administrative tasks.

The role requires 1–2 years of administrative experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and document management systems. Regular in-office work and occasional travel to other PSH locations are expected.