Legal Practice Assistant - Legal001204

*Moved from N/R to Recruiters LIVE This position has been relisted. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys in the Tax Practice group in the New York and Washington, DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals. The Legal Practice Assistant is responsible to the individual attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) to whom assigned for specific, day-to-day responsibilities and duties and to the Legal Support Supervisor for Firm policies and procedures, Practice Group assistance, overflow work, and overtime work. The Legal Practice Assistant should have previous work experience including basic secretarial skills, word processing, general office procedures and filing techniques, along with the ability to concentrate on details, organize work, and work with a wide spectrum of individuals. The Legal Practice Assistant must be able to handle diverse practices, be a team player, and be a liaison between the clients and the attorneys. The ability to communicate accurately and professionally with the clients is a must. In addition, it is essential that the Legal Practice Assistant have strong proofreading skills, word processing skills, organizational skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities and Duties: Drafts, edits, and files client documents (electronic and paper) and related correspondence per attorney(s) revisions, etc. Handles time entry for assigned attorney(s) Prepares Client/Matter Information Memorandum (“CIM”) conflicts check emails as well as CIM forms to be submitted to the Records. Maintains files on a regular basis as required by attorney(s), Practice Group, and Firm procedures. Coordinates project management of attorney matters and cases. Maintains and updates attorney(s) calendar and contacts. Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares travel reimbursement requests and all other reimbursement requests in a timely manner and in accordance with Practice Group procedures and accounting deadlines. Coordinates client and in-house meetings and assist as necessary. Retrieves and opens mail (and date stamp, if required). Answers and handles incoming phone calls in a professional manner. Maintains confidentiality of all client and firm matters, recognizing that there should be no discussion in or away from the office regarding client or Firm matte