Practice Team Assistant: Digital Ops & Legal Support

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick is seeking a Practice Team Assistant to join our Team Support department in the Innovation group. This role supports attorneys with administrative, operational, and legal practice tasks, while also driving technology-forward innovation and training colleagues on AI and automation tools.

The position emphasizes proactive calendar management, travel logistics, and end-to-end ownership of outcomes for assigned attorneys, with a strong focus on professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
• 3-7 years professional experience, preferably in a professional services, consulting, technology, or corporate environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365; ability to quickly master new tools and technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce concise, high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to work in the office at least three days a week, and the ability to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinates administrative details for assigned attorneys, anticipating needs, flagging risks, and independently resolving issues before escalation.
• Engages regularly with the firm's Team Support Center, picking up requests proactively or as assigned by Workflow Coordinators, while determining when matters require direct ownership versus delegation.
• Acts as a resource for organizational knowledge, advising attorneys on firm processes, best practices, and trade-offs to support sound decision-making.
• Develops a deep understanding of assigned attorneys' practices, clients, priorities, working styles, and business objectives.
• Provides on-site office coverage as needed, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism.
• Serve as a digital fluency expert and coach for attorneys and peers, mastering firm technology and training others on effective use.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equal experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

Orrick is seeking a Practice Team Assistant to join our Team Support department in the Innovation group. This role supports attorneys with administrative, operational, and legal practice tasks, while also driving technology-forward innovation and training colleagues on AI and automation tools.

The position emphasizes proactive calendar management, travel logistics, and end-to-end ownership of outcomes for assigned attorneys, with a strong focus on professionalism and discretion.