Strategic Practice Operations Coordinator (DC)

K&L Gates LLP incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

K&L Gates LLP is seeking a Practice Operations Coordinator in Washington, D.C. to provide high-quality administrative support to the practice operations team.

The role requires a proactive, highly organized self-starter with strong detail orientation and the ability to anticipate needs across multiple calendars and events. You will manage meeting logistics, coordinate with practice area leaders, and assist with Chambers and Legal500 submissions, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.

Qualifications

• Five plus years’ experience in a high-level administrative support or management position.

Responsibilities

• Develop agendas and materials for high-level meetings for the Practice Operations team and leaders, and coordinate technology support when necessary.
• Manage critical dates on the Practice Operations calendar and schedule meetings and related events across time zones.
• Lead preparation and submission for Chambers and Legal500 submissions, including reference outreach and monitoring responses.
• Organize regular practice group conference calls and action-item follow-up.
• Collaborate with marketing teams across the firm and respond to information requests.
• Maintain the action items tracker and ensure timely follow-up and completion of tasks.
• Oversee coordination of the Fellows Program and the Meet and Greet Program.
• Provide strategic support to the Director of Practice Operations to improve efficiency.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe

Document management system (DMS)

Job description

K&L Gates LLP is seeking a Practice Operations Coordinator in Washington, D.C. to provide high-quality administrative support to the practice operations team.

The role requires a proactive, highly organized self-starter with strong detail orientation and the ability to anticipate needs across multiple calendars and events. You will manage meeting logistics, coordinate with practice area leaders, and assist with Chambers and Legal500 submissions, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.