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Holland & Knight

<div><div>We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
This position is based in our Nashville office.</i></div><div></div><div>
General Description:</div><div>
We are seeking a Practice Assistant to join our team. Practice Assistants provide high-quality administrative support to a group of lawyers and professionals in a team environment, effectively and efficiently meeting Firm/client needs. The practice assistant position is currently a hybrid role with designated days required to be in the office, which may change depending on future needs of the Firm or industry standards.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:</div><ul><li>
Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, lawyers, and co-workers via email, by telephone, and in person; answer telephone, providing responses to routine questions from clients and staff members, and/or route calls to appropriate lawyer or staff member; arrange conference calls and greet clients.</li><li>
Create, draft, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations; draft routine business correspondence, forms, and documents under the supervision of an appropriate lawyer/professional.</li><li>
Schedule domestic and foreign travel through Firm travel system, including flights, hotels, and/or car rentals.</li><li>
Prepare, organize, and process reimbursements, invoices, and check requests in a timely manner.</li><li>
Collect and prepare information to run conflict checks, open new client matters, and draft engagement letters, scope letters, and other required documents; provide guidance to lawyers to ensure completed forms are prepared and submitted properly.</li><li>
Learn client-specific billing guidelines or restrictions and consistently apply them to client invoices to ensure compliance and cost-effective practices.</li><li>
Open, prioritize, and distribute mail (both paper and electronic), coordinate mailings, deliveries, copying, scanning, and printing, when appropriate.</li><li>
Enter and manage work requests from lawyers in the Firm&rsquo;s workflow tool and complete according to provided deadline(s).</li><li>
Perform routine electronic and paper filing in an organized manner for easy access; photocopy, scan, compile, and distribute documents; identify and coordinate available services provided by administrative departments, including office services, the IT Help Desk, document services, accounting, billing, and records.</li><li>
Perform all file maintenance, including saving documents to the document management system.</li><li>
Assist lawyers with time entry, billing, and collection, as needed.</li><li>
Operate independently to ensure completion of assignments, which may be complex in nature or require high-level production, in an accurate and timely manner. Produce a high volume of work assignments in an accurate and timely manner.</li><li>
Perform clerical duties for non-legal departments, as needed.</li><li>
Special projects and duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Required Skills:</div><ul><li>
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.</li><li>
Experience with document management systems.</li><li>
Experience with electronic signature software programs.</li><li>
Proficiency in core legal administrative assistant functions and advanced technical and communications skills.</li><li>
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands.</li><li>
Superb attention to detail, grammar, and punctuation, and the ability to articulate thoughts and effectively present innovative ideas and findings.</li><li>
Ability to take direction and work independently with little supervision.</li><li>
Ability to effectively work well with others.</li><li>
Effective and professional interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to write clearly and professionally, with excellent proofing skills.</li><li>
Strong work ethic with ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Required Qualifications &amp; Education:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree</li><li>
4 &ndash; 5 years of experience supporting lawyers and paralegals with administrative or client-related tasks preferred.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Physical Requirements:</div><ul><li>
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.</li><li>
Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.</li><li>
Ability to lift and carry up to thirty pounds.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.</div><div></div><div>
Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&amp;D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.</div><div></div><div><i>
Benefits may vary by position and office.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
Holland &amp; Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland &amp; Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit </i><div><i>Legal Information</i></div><i> Portal for Holland &amp; Knight LLP&rsquo;s privacy policies.</i></div></div>

Practice Assistant - Labor & Employment (Hybrid)

<div><div>We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
This position may be filled in any of our US offices.</i></div><div></div><div>
Description:</div><div>
We are looking for a Conflicts Senior Specialist to join our team. The Conflicts Senior Specialist will be responsible for using uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports and prepare conflict summaries. Periodic in-person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Attendance at in-person quarterly meetings may also be required, depending on a person's location. Conflicts Specialists can be based within a reasonable commuting distance of any of our U.S. offices.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities Include:</div><ul><li>
Review new matter memos for accuracy and completion.</li><li>
Search all relevant and necessary parties in the firm's conflicts database.</li><li>
Review conflict of interest reports and prepare summaries based on the actual and potential conflicts of interest identified.</li><li>
Provide summaries to requesting attorneys, and respond to any questions.</li><li>
Adhere to all firm and department policies and procedures related to searching, reviewing conflict reports, and preparing summaries.</li><li>
Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.</li><li>
Assist with training and mentoring Conflicts Specialists and Clerks as required.</li><li>
Special projects and additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications:</div><ul><li>
A total of 3+ years legal experience, preferably with large law firm Conflicts.</li><li>
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.</li><li>
Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>
Strong research, computer, and database skills.</li><li>
Ability to effectively train and mentor Conflicts Specialists and Clerks.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Minimum Education:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree. Juris Doctor preferred.</li></ul><div></div><div><i>
This position may be filled in Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, Washington, Colorado or California. The base salary ranges for this position are listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland &amp; Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.</i></div><ul><li><i>
Illinois &ndash; $40.40 - $60.60/hr</i></li><li><i>
District of Columbia &ndash; $34.10 - $51.20/hr</i></li><li><i>
Washington - $40.40 - $60.60/hr</i></li><li><i>
New York City &ndash; $44.10 - $66.10/hr</i></li><li><i>
New York State &ndash; $44.10 - $66.10/hr</i></li><li><i>
Colorado &ndash; $36.70 - $55.10/hr</i></li><li><i>
California &ndash; $44.10 - $66.10/hr</i></li></ul><div></div><div>
Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.</div><div></div><div>
Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&amp;D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.</div><div></div><div><i>
Benefits may vary by position and office.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
Holland &amp; Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland &amp; Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit </i><div><i>Legal Information</i></div><i> Portal for Holland &amp; Knight LLP&rsquo;s privacy policies.</i></div></div>

Conflicts Senior Specialist

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Practice Assistant - Labor & Employment (Hybrid)

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