Practice Assistant - Litigation

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 Portland office. General Description: The Portland office of Holland & Knight is seeking a Practice Assistant - Litigation to join our team. The Practice Assistant will be 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,...