Practice Operations Coordinator — Strategic Legal Admin

K&L Gates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (20 days/year through 4,

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Practice Operations Coordinator in Washington, DC, to provide high-quality administrative support to the practice operations team. The role requires proactive organization, attention to detail, and mastery of MS Office, Adobe, and DMS systems.

Strong communication and a professional demeanor are essential for success in a fast-paced legal environment. The position emphasizes meetings planning, calendar management, and collaboration with directors, area leaders, and

Qualifications

• Five plus years of high-level administrative support or management experience.
• Ability to multitask and manage a heavy workflow in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong digital proficiency with a commitment to tech growth.
• Clear, timely, professional communication with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop agendas and materials for high-level meetings and practice groups.
• Manage critical dates on the operations calendar and coordinate meetings across time zones.
• Lead submission processes for Chambers and Legal500 references and submissions.
• Organize practice group conference calls and follow-up on action items.
• Collaborate with marketing, events, and design teams on information requests and deliverables.

Skills

Administrative experience

Multitasking

Digital proficiency

Communication skills

Professionalism

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Document management

Job description

K&L Gates is seeking a Practice Operations Coordinator in Washington, DC, to provide high-quality administrative support to the practice operations team. The role requires proactive organization, attention to detail, and mastery of MS Office, Adobe, and DMS systems.

Strong communication and a professional demeanor are essential for success in a fast-paced legal environment. The position emphasizes meetings planning, calendar management, and collaboration with directors, area leaders, and