Professional Assistant - Schools & Education

Sands Anderson PC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sands Anderson PC is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Professional Assistant to support attorneys within the Schools & Education team or the larger Government group. This role focuses on administrative support, client service tasks, and marketing document preparation, including coordinating speaking engagements and preparing presentations.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel), and capable of managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a legal Professional Assistant role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong formatting and document production skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedules, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting materials.
• Assist with document preparation, proofreading, formatting, and filing.
• Organize electronic files and maintain accurate records.
• Process expense reports and other administrative requests.
• Provide general administrative support for attorneys and practice groups.
• Assist with mailing lists and marketing distribution lists.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Prepare and format client-facing presentations, trainings, and PowerPoint decks.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for speaking engagements, panel discussions, webinars, and CLE presentations.
• Maintain marketing collateral, practice group materials, and presentation templates.
• Coordinate logistics for client events, seminars, webinars, networking functions, and firm-sponsored programs.

Skills

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Communication

Organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Sands Anderson is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

Position Summary

Sands Anderson is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Professional Assistant to support attorneys within the Schools & Education team or the larger Government group. This role will be responsible for administrative support, client service tasks, and marketing document preparation. The Professional Assistant role will include direct support for attorney visibility and practice growth initiatives by coordinating speaking engagements, preparing presentations, maintaining marketing materials, and assisting with day-to-day attorney needs.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator, highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools, including PowerPoint and Excel, and enjoys managing multiple projects in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedules, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting materials.
• Assist with document preparation, proofreading, formatting, and filing.
• Organize electronic files and maintain accurate records.
• Process expense reports and other administrative requests.
• Provide general administrative support for attorneys and practice groups.
• Assist with mailing lists and marketing distribution lists.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Prepare and format client-facing presentations, trainings, and PowerPoint decks.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for speaking engagements, panel discussions, webinars, and CLE presentations.
• Maintain marketing collateral, practice group materials, and presentation templates.
• Coordinate logistics for client events, seminars, webinars, networking functions, and firm-sponsored programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a legal Professional Assistant role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong formatting and document production skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and staff.

Sands Anderson PC is an equal opportunity employer. Sands Anderson is a drug free workplace.