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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.\nThe Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) provides administrative, organizational, and client service support to attorneys and paralegals within a transactional practice. Serving as a key point of coordination among clients, legal professionals, and internal business teams, the LPA plays an integral role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the practice and the successful execution of transactional matters. Responsibilities include document preparation and management, client communications, calendar and meeting coordination, matter management, and transactional deal support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities, build strong working relationships, and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.\nKey Responsibilities:\nPartners with attorneys and paralegals to provide high-quality administrative and client service support across a broad range of transactional matters.\nPrepare, revise, proofread, and manage legal documents, correspondence, and other client-facing deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail.\nSupport transactional matters by coordinating document workflows, tracking deadlines, and assisting with the efficient progression of client work.\nServe as a key point of coordination among clients, attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals, helping to ensure a seamless client experience.\nCoordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and other practice-related activities while supporting efficient workflow and matter progression.\nMonitor deadlines, maintain matter files and records, and support matter management to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.\nAssist with clients and matter onboarding, including conflicts requests and maintaining accurate client and matter information in firm systems.\nSupport time entry, billing, expense reimbursements, vendor invoices, and other administrative functions that support the practice.\nAssist with business development and client relationship initiatives, including preparing materials and coordinating client meetings and events.\nBuild effective working relationships in person with attorneys, as well as across the firm while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.\nTake ownership of assignments, manage competing priorities, and support special projects and other responsibilities as needed.\nQualifications & Experience\nRequired Qualifications\nTwo to five years of administrative experience, preferably within a law firm, legal department, or professional services environment.\nExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.\nStrong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.\nDemonstrated professionalism and the ability to work effectively in a global and client-focused environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting attorneys and/or paralegals in a transactional legal practice.\nExperience with Aderant, iManage, Chrome River, or similar legal technology platforms. \nEducation\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.\nCertifications/ Licenses\nNotary Commission a plus. \nThis is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 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 or expression or transgender status), 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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