Practice Group Assistant

You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Practice Group Assistant to provide professional and administrative support and assist with assignment and project coordination for the practice group. The ideal candidate will be responsible for… Managing multiple databases in support of the practice group and clients Preparing correspondence, legal documents, forms, presentations, and the like using intermediate to advanced work processing and technology skills Effectively proofreading and editing documentation for grammatical and typographical errors; providing detailed review of client related documentation to include required signatures Coordinating travel arrangements for legal staff utilizing available resources Forwarding appropriate billing and expense information to Accounting Department in accordance with established firm policy Providing support with processing Professional Activity Expense form (PAE), expenses and reimbursements Assisting LAAs in the group with attorney time entries, reviewing pre-bills and processing client invoices The successful candidate will demonstrate… A minimum of one year of related experience Ability to prioritize work and manage workflow Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Strong attention to detail, grammar, and punctuation, and the ability to effectively present ideas and findings visually Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently with general supervision, and meet routine and unanticipated deadlines Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with external parties and internal personnel either orally or in written form, including use of e-mail system Ability to process firm accounting data related to invoice processing and client billing Ability to assist with and/or manage heavy document production Committing your time and talent is no small matter—at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional. Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire. Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.