Practice Assistant 2

Ogletree Deakins; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching program

Health Insurance including Dental & Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Practice Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals. Key responsibilities include preparing legal documents, maintaining calendars, and managing client billing. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary, strong computer skills, and excellent communication abilities. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Strong computer proficiency in document management and e-filing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office, document management, time entry, e-filing and database software
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Strong proofreading skills
• Superior organizational skills including filing, calendaring, and proofreading
• Time management skills and ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Regular predictable attendance

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents and legal correspondence.
• Maintain calendars for assigned attorneys.
• Coordinate client billing matters.
• Provide general administrative support and manage files.
• Assist with client billing and travel arrangements.
• Provide general administrative support and back-up receptionist duties.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Typing accuracy (90 wpm)

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Strong proofreading skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Teamwork & independence

Tools

MS Office Suite

Document management systems

E-filing systems

Time entry systems

Database software

Job description

Position Summary

Our Dallas, TX office is looking for a Practice Assistant to join our growing firm. On a day-to-day basis, works under the direction of attorneys and paralegals to whom the Practice Assistant is assigned. Under general supervision, supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys, performing complex and specialized secretarial and clerical tasks, and working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. This position supports multiple attorneys as primary assignments and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to other attorneys as assigned. May also provide back-up to receptionist as necessary, depending on size of office.

Essential Functions

• Preparing Documents: Using word processing and document management software, the Practice Assistant prepares and processes correspondence and memoranda as well as complex legal documents according to the requirements set by each practice group. Independently composes and drafts routine cover letters and documents. Proofreads documents and checks for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar. Prepares revisions and redlines documents as directed. Prepares documents for e-filing as required.
• Processes Mail: Prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Ensures that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included.
• Maintains Calendar: Maintains and updates the calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, due dates, and client-related activities.
• Maintains Files: Maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies. Performs routine e-filing and retrieves files as requested. Maintains chronological files and administrative files for assigned attorneys.
• Timekeeping/Billing: Prepares expense reimbursement and disbursement requests. Coordinates client billing matters with assigned attorneys and the Billing Department in Greenville.
• General Administrative Support: Prepares and processes new matter documents. Receives and screens phone calls and takes message as required. Receives and directs clients and visitors. Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares itineraries, and prepares travel expense reports. Schedules meetings and arranges for conference rooms and meals. Communicates effectively and professionally with clients and with others in the Firm. Is proactive in anticipating the business needs of the assigned attorneys; plans ahead and meets deadlines.
  • The Practice Assistant may be responsible for additional administrative assistance and may, on occasion:
    • Assist with mentoring new office staff
    • Assist with piloting new software

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents and legal processes
• Accurate typing of at least 90 words per minute
• Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office, document management, time entry, e-filing and database software
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Strong proofreading skills
• Superior organizational skills including filing, calendaring, and proofreading
• Time management skills and ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Regular predictable attendance

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer.