Practice Support Assistant

ORRICK HERRINGTON & • Seattle, WA • 6d ago

Overview
Are you ready to launch your career at the intersection of operations, client service, and innovation? As a Practice Support Assistant (Practice Analyst) at Orrick, you'll play a key role in our evolving support model, engaging directly with practice groups and business departments to deliver operational insights, data analysis, and administrative support. This entry-level role is designed for graduates interested in business operations, professional services, technology, strategy, or process improvement. Whether your background is in business, computer science, political science, or another discipline, you'll gain hands-on exposure to how a top-tier global professional services organization operates. Our preferred locations are Austin, Chicago, or any West Coast office.
In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience with technology, process improvement, and client management tools, laying a strong foundation for your future career. You'll also develop expertise in administrative support processes that are essential to running a global firm, enhancing your operational knowledge and building practical skills that drive business success. We're looking for detail-oriented, proactive team members who are passionate about innovation.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
As a Practice Analyst, variety really is the name of the game. Here are just some of the @types of tasks that will fill your day:
Client & Practice Group Support: Act as a support resource to our legal teams by managing essential client and internal tasks. Leverage CRM tools and legal experience databases to manage data that supports our client teams. You'll handle new business conflicts reports, open new matters, and help track internal knowledge and expertise.
Operational Efficiency & Document Management: Streamline workflows and ensure seamless document handling by preparing shell legal documents, engagement letters. Contribute to building process maps and digital workflows that improve efficiency across practice groups.
General Administrative Support: Play a critical role in the smooth day-to-day functioning of our practice groups and business departments by providing administrative assistance, including coordinating meetings, managing calendars, arranging travel, and assisting with expense reports. This includes organizing cross-time-zone meetings and supporting attorneys and executives with exacting standards, where precision and professionalism are essential.
Financial Analysis & Reporting: Support financial processes by preparing client invoices, vendor bills, and internal financial reports. Utilize tools like Excel, PowerBI, and low-code automation platforms to develop workflows and dashboards that provide insights into client matters and operational efficiency.
Innovation & Process Improvement: Identify ways to improve workflows, optimize our use of technology, and contribute new ideas to foster Orrick's commitment to operational excellence and innovation across our practice groups.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
We're looking for highly motivated, detail-oriented individuals with a strong interest in business operations, professional services, or the legal industry who are ready to make an impact. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Analytical & Technical Skills: Ability to work with data, systems, and technology. Proficiency in MS Office Suite is essential; familiarity with Excel, databases, PowerBI, or programming/automation tools is a plus but not required.
Organizational Excellence: Strong time management and multitasking abilities. You'll handle multiple projects with competing deadlines, often requiring prioritization and flexibility.
Attention to Detail: A commitment to accuracy in all aspects of your work, from document management to data handling.
Client-Focused Mindset: An eagerness to deliver excellent service, maintain st

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