Job Description
Senior Practice Assistant - Join the Dynamic Team at a Leading Law Firm in Pittsburgh
Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual looking for a challenging and impactful role at a top law firm? K&L Gates is seeking a Senior Practice Assistant to support our lawyers and contribute to our success. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join our global community and grow their career in the legal industry.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work directly with multiple partners and senior associates to manage lawyers' practices and complete complex administrative tasks - Act as a key representative and thought partner for supported lawyers, practice areas, and teams - Utilize knowledge of practice area-specific processes, legal terminology, and client requirements to identify and resolve issues - Collaborate with lawyers, timekeepers, and Firm departments to ensure continuity of client service - Maintain exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment and decision-making abilities, and effective multi-tasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Key Relationships:
- Timekeepers, clients, managers, practice assistants, other senior practice assistants, practice specialists, as well as local and Firmwide Shared Support Services team members
Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent client service skills and a positive attitude - Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients - Strong communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to listen, remind, suggest, offer assistance, and share information clearly and professionally - Reliable judgment and analytical skills, with flexibility in approach to decision-making and problem resolution - Strong ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines with attention to detail - Capability of understanding and following specific, detailed instructions in oral and written form - Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive legal matters and tasks - Willingness to take advantage of professional development opportunities and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge and increase functional expertise - Previous experience in a similar role within a medium to large law or professional services Firm working for multiple timekeepers is a plus
Required Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Familiarity with document management systems, document template and processing systems, expense reimbursement and vendor invoice payment systems, billing applications, file management systems, Portable Document Format files (PDF) editor software, and other business process applications - Typing speed of 65 words per minute or above
Additional Information:
- Salary range: $63,663 - $106,105 (compensation will be determined during the interview process based on prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors) - This position operates in an office setting and may require occasional overtime work according to practice or business needs - Comprehensive suite of benefits offered to eligible full-time personnel, including medical/prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and more - Equal Employment Opportunity: The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Employment practices are not influenced or affected by race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Join our team and make a difference at K&L Gates, a global law firm with a commitment to innovation, imagination, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Apply now to start your journey with us.
