Consilio is currently recruiting for a great DC office of a national law firm with a practice focused on environmental, energy, and natural resources law and public policy. This role will be in office 5 days a week and flexible for OT (paid) when needed.
This is a great opportunity for someone working as a legal secretary or administrative assistant to take on more substantive work projects. Qualified candidates will have at least two years' experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or in house legal deaprtment
The Practice Group Coordinator will with with the Practice Group Leaders to understand and help implement strategic initiatives and oversee the daily operations of the practice; • Work with Practice Group Leader and their teams to collect, manage, and present data on the performance of each Practice Group (other Administrative managers will assist in this effort); • Coordinate with Practice Group Leaders and teams and the marketing/business development team to support Practice Group initiatives. • Develop solid relationships with attorneys and staff and liaise with Administrative managers/departments to communicate the needs/plans of the practice group; ensure Firm policies and procedures are communicated and followed; • Coordinate the administrative aspects of secondments, CLE registration monitoring and assist with performance management processes; • Work with the Practice Group Leaders to prepare the annual budget; work with Accounting on Group billing and collection and on special financial-related projects; • Ensure that appropriate processes are followed for conflicts and risk management including data compilation; • Coordinate with Professional Recruiting on the Practice Group's partner and lateral candidate process including scheduling meetings, compiling and preparing related materials. • Plan, schedule, coordinate and compile materials for Practice Group meetings. • Plan, schedule, and coordinate Group trainings, retreats, conferences, outings and meetings. • Provide general administrative support for timekeepers as needed.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a professional services environment. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, build credibility with lawyers, and work with various personalities at all levels; expert organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and be proactive; ability to make judgement decisions, adapt to changing work situations, grasp and apply new ideas. • Strong computer/software skills including thorough knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Graphics capability required.
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