4692 Practice Assistant Litigation

Nixon Peabody LLP • Astoria, NY • 1w ago

4692Secretary Long Island, NY Monday, June 29, 2026Professional Staff The Practice Assistant ("PA") provides support to an assigned group typically comprised of partners, counsel, senior associates, professional specialists and others on a case-by-case basis. PAs are cross trained to support other similar groups as well as their assigned group. PAs are part of an onsite support team that requires a level of in-office support to meet the overall business needs of the firm. The initial training period requires an onsite schedule, 5 days in office, Monday through Friday. A hybrid work schedule is available once training is complete.A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.If you're someone who's looking toward the future, we'd love to hear from you.Location: Long Island, NY Provide high-level practice- and client-facing administrative support for assigned timekeepers and others as requested. The Assistant is both proactive and highly responsive, effectively and efficiently managing workload as well as requests for information. Preparing documents quickly and accurately; proofreading own and others' work; offering suggestions for improving work and/or processes; answering phones promptly with a friendly, professional tone, gathering information sufficient to prepare helpful, timely, accurate messages; promptly performs administrative tasks in InterAction, Workshare, Chrome River and other firm applications Proactively managing calendars, ensuring all details are anticipated, arranged and well-coordinated, including, among other things, all meeting logistics (AV requirements, catering, other special needs); proactively informing callers when an attorney will be available to return a call; maintaining overall knowledge of the status of ongoing cases; anticipating next steps and preparing for them in advance; proactively preparing for court filings, including arranging for court fee checks; opening new matters and preparing engagement letters; maintaining up-to-date contact list for assigned attorneys; assist in tracking CLE requirements and attorney renewals for various legal organizations and courts. Creating positive outcomes by executing well, following through, and being accountable; seeking challenges and embracing change; supporting practice development initiatives such as on-site events and monitoring attorney social media accounts, and handling other tasks related to managing attorneys' client relationships; maintaining up-to-date desk procedures, including unique preferences or requirements of individual attorneys and clients. Preparing or coordinating services for copy and print jobs, reviewing for accuracy; sending faxes; coordinating mail/shipping needs, exercising judgment as to methods; maintaining current, well organized files, periodically reviewing and preparing files for offsite storage. Displaying a cooperative spirit and fostering a positive work environment; working collaboratively as part of the support team, proactively backing up other team members; ensuring accuracy and completeness of all work being produced by a team of which he/she is a part; assisting co-workers with overflow; assisting time entry and billing staff with the production of timesheets and bills; coordinating with firm's travel services group to arrange travel plans for assigned timekeepers; processing expenses and invoices promptly and with correct coding. * Works independently with confidence, knows when to reach for supervision; conveys a poised,

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