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The firm combines deep local knowledge with global reach, supporting clients across industries and jurisdictions. Eversheds Sutherland is recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to client service, and delivery of practical, commercially informed legal solutions.\nPosition Summary\nThe 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 Human Resources Manager for Firm policies and procedures, Practice Group assistance, overflow work, and overtime work.\nThe 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 client and the attorney. 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, organizational skills and attention to detail.\nKey Responsibilities\nDrafts, edits, and files client documents and related correspondence per attorney(s) revisions, etc.\nHandles all e-filing in district and state court systems.\nCoordinates and assists with trial preparation including depositions, discovery, trial binders and working with vendors (service of process, court reporters).\nHandles time entry for assigned attorney(s) and paralegal(s).\nPrepares Client/Matter Information Memorandum (“CIM”) conflicts check emails as well as CIM forms to be submitted to the Records.\nMaintains files on a regular basis as required by attorney(s), Practice Group, and Firm procedures.\nCoordinates project management of attorney matters and cases.\nMaintains and updates attorney(s) calendar and contacts.\nCoordinates travel arrangements and prepare travel reimbursement requests and all other reimbursement requests in a timely manner and in accordance with Practice Group procedures and accounting deadlines.\nCoordinates client and in-house meetings and assist as necessary.\nRetrieves, opens and files mail (and date stamp, if required).\nAnswers and handles incoming phone calls in a professional manner.\nMaintains confidentiality of all client and Firm matters, recognizing that there should be no discussion in or away from the office regarding client or Firm matters. This confidentiality extends to emails you are privy to that are in your attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) Outlook mailboxes and folders.\nAssists fellow workers and/or other attorneys as needed and requested. The office functions as a team, and therefore it is essential that the Legal Practice Assistant helps when asked and volunteer when time permits.\nNotifies and assists HR with overflow work when not busy with work from assigned attorney(s) and paralegal(s), including providing overflow desk coverage for secretaries who are absent.\nKeeps abreast of what is happening on assigned attorney’s clients’ matters and knows location of material concerning those matters.\nObtains research materials from the library as required by attorney(s) or paralegal(s).\nQualifications & Experience:\nRequired Qualifications:\nFive to seven years of experience working in a law firm, legal department within a similarly sized, multi-office professional services organization.\nLitigation experience is required.\nExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.\nProven analytical and problem-solving skills. \nDetail-oriented, organized and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads. \nAbility to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language.\nExcellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite is required\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in tax controversy work is highly preferred.\nEducation\nA Bachelor’s degree is preferred from an accredited college or university.\nThis is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 4 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $60,000 - $80,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.\nEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity, gender expression or being transgender), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. 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