Practice Assistant

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future. We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team! The Practice Assistant provides administrative support to the practice management teams of the Energy and Transactional Departments by handling essential administrative and operational duties to help achieve business goals for the Departments. The Practice Assistant will have access to high-level sensitive and confidential matters and must exercise exceptional discretion in handling such information. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide administrative support, including coordinating calendars and travel, check requests, expense reporting, meeting and event scheduling and coordination, and other administrative tasks as needed Assist in the preparation, maintenance and retention of practice-related documents including correspondence, meeting agendas, minutes, business plans, task lists, databases, budgets and expenses Assist with development, tracking and analysis of Department and Practice Group specific reporting, including but not limited to budgets, financials, timekeeper hours, Department and Practice Group personnel. Undertake research on a wide variety of topics (both internal to the firm and external). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, tact and discretion involving sensitive and confidential matters is required. Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and a positive attitude. Self-starter who is comfortable juggling multiple tasks in a fast-moving, dynamic environment. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail, even when under pressure. Strong written and oral communication skills, including excellent grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate reports and correspondence.. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. In-depth understanding of Microsoft Office suite preferred, particularly Excel. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum one (1) year of experience in an administrative support role. Law firm experience preferred. The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at . 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Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. As a firm of more than 1,600 attorneys in 35 offices in the U.S., UK, and EU, including the 10 largest U.S. legal markets, we serve clients ranging from multinational companies to new market entrants across all major industry sectors, and offer differentiated experience in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. We put clients first. This service ethic manifests itself in everything we do, including through Troutman Plus, our market-leading client value program. Through Troutman Plus, we collaborate with clients to understand their unique needs and deliver customized solutions that add real value to their business. A true service culture thrives on an inclusive environment of mutual support and collaboration — values we emphasize at every level of our firm. 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