Administrative Practice Assistant
A highly regarded law firm is seeking an Administrative Practice Assistant (APA) to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and internal teams. Reporting to the Director of Administration, this role is responsible for ensuring efficient day-to-day office operations, maintaining exceptional client service, and supporting attorneys with administrative and legal tasks in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Support
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Provide daily administrative support to attorneys and legal staff
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Greet clients, visitors, and vendors professionally while ensuring a welcoming office environment
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Answer incoming calls as needed and route inquiries appropriately
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Review and distribute incoming mail to attorneys, docketing, and other departments
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Schedule conference rooms, meetings, teleconferences, travel arrangements, and office events
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Coordinate food orders and logistics for internal meetings, client events, and office functions
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Maintain organization, cleanliness, and readiness of conference rooms, kitchens, file rooms, copy rooms, and shared office spaces
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Communicate with building management regarding maintenance requests, parking, deliveries, and office-related services
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Coordinate office and kitchen supply inventory with the Office Services Lead
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Prepare workstations and assist with IT equipment setup for new hires
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Monitor office equipment and common area supplies to ensure functionality and availability
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Enter attorney billable time and prepare expense reports accurately and timely
Legal & Document Support
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Draft, review, revise, and format legal and non-legal documents including correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, presentations, and budgets
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Prepare court pleadings in compliance with local, state, and federal court rules
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Generate Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC) using firm software
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Build knowledge of court procedures, filing requirements, and applicable legal rules
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Process legal support requests efficiently while ensuring quality control of completed work
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Assist with document preparation, scanning, printing, mailings, binders, and court filing projects
Office Operations & Additional Support
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Maintain library records and file storage systems
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Deliver exceptional customer service while collaborating professionally with attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients
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Maintain composure, efficiency, and accuracy in high-pressure and deadline-driven situations
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Ensure dependable on-site attendance and punctuality
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Support special projects and additional administrative duties as assigned
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Adapt to changing business needs and operational priorities as directed by management
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma required; some college preferred
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Prior administrative, legal assistant, or office support experience preferred
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Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
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Professional, dependable, and highly organized
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Proactive with strong initiative and follow-through
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Comfortable working in a client-facing environment
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Able to prioritize competing responsibilities effectively
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Calm and composed under pressure and tight deadlines
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Team-oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills