Posted: September 20, 2023

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At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us.  Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

We are seeking a midlevel Health Care associate to join our dynamic Research Triangle Park (RTP) office. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of health law experience with a wide array of regulatory, operational, and transactional issues. Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

Compensation Salary $220,000 - $264,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

Posted: September 20, 2023

Practice Assistant

Research Triangle Park

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At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us.  Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

The global law firm of K&L Gates is seeking a Practice Assistant to join the Research Triangle Park office. The Practice Assistant is responsible for accurate and timely completion of all administrative and assistant work assigned by multiple timekeepers.  Those in this role must observe confidentiality on all client matters and adhere to all procedures and guidelines set by the firm. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service are strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Answering incoming and placing outgoing calls
• Creating, editing, and proofreading letters, legal documents, and memos in the relevant Microsoft Office application or document comparison software
• Organizing and maintaining all correspondence and documents using the relevant / local document management system
• Managing emails, calendar appointments, and client contact lists
• Scheduling meetings and coordinating all logistics
• Using internal library resources for external research as directed by timekeepers
• Managing physical and electronic files, including intake, retention, retrieval, and transfer of records
• Maintaining an organized and secured work station and filing areas
• Running critical document checks to ensure all files have been saved as necessary
• Importing electronic documents, including scanning documents into the document management system
• Coordinating entering, editing, and tracking daily time recording when required for assigned timekeepers
• Coordinating and preparing monthly client bills
• Preparing check requests and expense reports
• Opening files and conducting conflict checks
• Coordinating, verifying, and obtaining all required approvals for all domestic and international travel arrangements with the firm’s travel provider and assisting with processing the related business expense reimbursements
• Assisting other practice assistants with overflow work and providing backup legal support during periods of annual or personal leave
• Performing other relevant duties as directed by the immediate supervisor, including, but not limited to, Practice Area Leader / Coordinator or Department Head administrative work, practice development initiatives, and project work
• Working occasional overtime as required by practice / business needs

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Prior experience in a similar role within a medium to large law or professional services firm working for multiple timekeepers
• High proficiency in the use of Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Typing speed of 65 wpm or above
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, including using correct spelling and grammar
• Excellent client service skills
• Can-do attitude and flexible approach
• Previous experience with Elite, Legal Key, and document management systems or comparable software would be an advantage

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Organize and prioritize own workload
• Meet deadlines
• Use own judgment in decision making to solve problems and achieve business outcomes
• Take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done
• Understand and follow specific and detailed instructions in oral and written form
• This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment.  The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend, and stand on a stool may also be required.

Base Compensation $57,300 - $102,024 / year

The base compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.