Practice Assistant - Government

Job description

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position is based in our Washington D.C. office. General Description: We are seeking a Practice Assistant to join our team. The Practice Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality administrative support to a group of lawyers and professionals in a team environment, effectively and efficiently meeting Firm/client needs. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: - Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, lawyers, and co-workers via email, by telephone, and in person; answer telephone, providing responses to routine questions from clients and staff members, and/or route calls to appropriate lawyer or staff member; arrange conference calls and greet clients. - Create, draft, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations; draft routine business correspondence, forms, and documents under the supervision of an appropriate lawyer/professional. - Schedule domestic and foreign travel through Firm travel system, including flights, hotels, and/or car rentals. - Prepare, organize,...