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The Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) provides administrative support for attorneys and other timekeepers in the Energy Transactional Practice Group. The LPA performs a wide variety of administrative tasks and delivers a high level of customer service, while consistently producing an excellent work product. The LPA will anticipate, plan, and proactively meet the business needs of the attorneys and execute assignments demonstrating a general knowledge of the assigned timekeepers’ practice areas and clients to ensure extraordinary client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

Perform highly specialized administrative work for the practice group, demonstrating strong technical proficiency and a solid understanding of firm procedures.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of department objectives, key activities, and requirements to anticipate and proactively address team needs.
Code and enter timekeepers’ time and costs into the firm’s time and billing system.
Coordinate and prepare a high volume of client billing using sophisticated software and procedures, often requiring client-specific instructions and/or multiple revisions.
Support new client and business development efforts by opening and closing matters and submitting conflicts of interest check requests.
Serve as a knowledge resource on practice group requirements and firm policies and procedures; share this knowledge collaboratively and help improve processes and procedures.
Process expense reimbursement requests and invoices in a timely manner.
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client matters and personal attorney information.
Perform tasks related to client billing, including distribution and review of client invoices, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of client billing requirements.
Liaise with administrative departments to coordinate all aspects of workflow support for attorneys.
Prepare routine correspondence, read and route mail, conduct general research, and maintain files.
Handle complex edits in legal documents.
Manage calendars effectively, including prioritizing meetings, resolving conflicts, and proactively organizing schedule changes for events and meetings.
Arrange domestic and international travel and prepare and submit related expense reports.
Collaborate with internal and external resources, as appropriate, to complete projects and tasks.
Manage information electronically using the firm’s database file management and records management systems.
Help foster an environment of superior client service, collaboration, commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust.
Identify and respond promptly to internal and external client inquiries and seek feedback or follow-up as appropriate.
Maintain attorney bar membership and CLE records.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, solve complex problems and exercise good judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
High level of attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel, clients, and vendors.
Excellent grammar, punctuation, and proofreading abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment while working across teams.
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse individuals at various levels within the firm, as well as with clients and vendors.
Ability to deliver professional, high-quality client service to both internal and external clients.
Ability to take initiative, set priorities, and drive projects through to completion.
Ability to work effectively and independently in both hybrid and in-office settings.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively to support consistent and efficient workflow processes.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree or any combination of experience, education or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Required Qualifications:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Minimum eight (8) years of related experience, preferably within a law firm or similar professional services environment.

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The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

Hiring Salary Range:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00

About the company

Troutman Pepper provides legal and advisory services to businesses across many industries. The firm has more than 1,600 attorneys in over 30 offices worldwide, handling corporate, regulatory, litigation, intellectual property, and transactional work. It operates a government relations arm, Troutman Pepper Strategies, to manage public policy and advocacy for clients. The key differentiator is the integration of traditional legal services with active government relations and issue management, along with deep expertise in energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and insurance. The firm’s goal is to help clients manage risk, comply with regulations, and resolve disputes by offering coordinated legal counsel and strategic policy support across global locations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1890

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What believers are saying

August 21, 2026 capital-markets tables showed stronger debt and high-yield momentum.
Private equity and investment funds ranks rose to No. 18 in The Deal.
September 23, 2026 Reed Balmer hire strengthens fund formation and SEC-examination work.

What critics are saying

August 2026 breach exposed roughly 37,000 people, triggering class action Wilson v. Troutman Pepper.
Reuters reported August 18, 2026 retaliation and billing-fraud allegations from Matthew Cali.
A trust collapse would cripple referral-driven practices and accelerate client defections in 2027.

What makes Troutman Pepper unique

September 2026 hires Reed Balmer, Yuliya Feldman, Dan Monger, and Sean Higgins deepen platform.
June 4, 2026 Chambers rankings gave 368 placements, proving broad national reach.
Its energy, insurance, restructuring, and capital markets benches fit middle-market clients.

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Bloomberg Law

Oct 14th, 2026

Texas energy lawyer Jolly joins Troutman Pepper in Austin office.

Texas energy lawyer Jolly joins Troutman Pepper in Austin office. Oct. 14, 2026, 11:52 AM PDT Chris Opfer Emily Jolly joined Troutman Pepper Locke's energy regulatory practice group as a partner in Austin, the firm announced Wednesday. Jolly's practice focuses on contested case proceedings, rulemakings, and advocacy before state administrative agencies, with a particular focus on Texas energy regulation. She advises on transmission and wholesale power policy within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the firm said. She joins from the Lower Colorado River Authority, where she was chief regulatory and compliance officer. This story was produced with the assistance of Bloomberg Law AI. Bloomberg Law provides trusted coverage of current events enhanced with legal analysis.

Attorney at Law Magazine

Oct 14th, 2026

Troutman Pepper Locke adds nationally recognized insurance litigation team in Philadelphia.

Troutman Pepper Locke adds nationally recognized insurance litigation team in Philadelphia. * October 14, 2026 * 10:41 am PHILADELPHIA, PA - Troutman Pepper Locke has expanded its Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation Practice Group with the addition of partners Jason Gosselin, Kate Villanueva, and Christopher Petillo, who bring one of the top insurance litigation practices in the country to the firm's Philadelphia office. Their arrival further strengthens the firm's capabilities in life, disability, AD&D, and long-term care litigation. Gosselin, Villanueva, and Petillo join Troutman Pepper Locke from Faegre Drinker, where they advised insurers in complex insurance, commercial, class action, coverage, and regulatory disputes nationwide. The group brings over an established team that adds immediate depth and scale to the firm's already strong Chambers-ranked insurance platform. Latest talk of the town. October 14, 2026

Attorney at Law Magazine

Oct 12th, 2026

Troutman Pepper Locke grows Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation Practice.

Troutman Pepper Locke grows Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation Practice. * October 12, 2026 * 1:21 pm PHILADELPHIA, PA - Troutman Pepper Locke has strengthened its Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation Practice Group with the addition of partners Andreas Ringstad in Philadelphia and Debra Schreck in New York. Their arrivals deepen the firm's bench across mass tort defense, product liability, government investigations, and health care enforcement. Ringstad joins Troutman Pepper Locke from Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, where he represented clients in national mass tort and toxic tort defense matters. Schreck joins from Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she represented pharmaceutical and medical device clients in federal and state litigation and government investigations, and conducted large-scale internal investigations. Latest talk of the town. October 12, 2026

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Sep 23rd, 2026

Troutman Pepper Locke adds experienced Investment Funds leader Reed Balmer to Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group.

Troutman Pepper Locke adds experienced Investment Funds leader Reed Balmer to Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group. Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Troutman Pepper Locke has added Reed Balmer as a partner in the firm's Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group. Balmer brings more than two decades of experience advising private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund managers in addition to independent sponsors, family offices, and institutional investors on fund formation, structuring, and regulatory compliance. Balmer joins Troutman Pepper Locke from Finn Dixon & Herling, where he led the firm's investment management practice. "The Troutman Pepper Locke brand recognition, industry knowledge, and established middle-market reputation are exactly what I've been looking for to deepen client relationships and continue growing my practice," said Balmer. "Fund sponsors require support that extends beyond formation, and Troutman Pepper Locke's capabilities in corporate transactions, tax, health care, ERISA, employment, real estate, energy, and litigation can meet their needs across the full lifecycle." Balmer's practice centers on the full formation lifespan, from iterating on and sharpening investment theses and preparing term sheets, through drafting and negotiating governing documents and side letters, to guiding managers through state and federal filings and registration. He advises both established and emerging managers launching their initial and successor funds, as well as independent sponsors, club funds, promise funds, and other vehicles raising capital for each of their investments. Balmer takes a strategy-driven approach to structuring, beginning each engagement by understanding the fund's investment objectives and underlying assets before drafting terms, a methodology that applies across asset classes from private companies to real estate to commodities. Balmer also represents institutional investors, family offices, wealth managers, and other institutions in connection with investments into third-party private funds and co-investment vehicles. Balmer works with his clients to implement and maintain tailored compliance programs for registered and exempt reporting advisers and represents clients in SEC and state examinations and investigations in partnership with litigation counsel as needed. He has broad experience representing funds of funds, institutional investors, foundations, and foreign advisers, and has developed a focused practice serving sponsors on capital formation, regulatory compliance, and succession planning. "Reed is a strong addition to the group, and his experience will integrate seamlessly with our Investment Funds and Investment Management Services team," said Stephanie Pindyck Costantino, a partner and leader of the firm's Investment Funds and Investment Management Services team. "Today's fund clients need counsel that can go deep on formation and then stay with them through the full fund lifecycle, including deploying that capital over the life of the fund; that's what we do every day." "Reed's arrival reflects the continued strategic growth of our nationally recognized private equity platform," added Paul Mahoney, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke's Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group. "He brings the kind of investment management and fund formation experience that adds important depth to our group at a time when clients are looking for sophisticated, practical counsel across increasingly complex fund and secondary transaction structures. We are thrilled to have him at Troutman Pepper Locke." Troutman Pepper Locke's Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice has recently earned recognition across key industry league tables. The firm ranked No. 18 among private equity law firms nationally in The Deal's Q2 2026 Private Equity League Tables, climbing 16 spots from Q1. In PitchBook's Q2 2026 Global League Tables, the firm ranked No. 18 most active in U.S. private equity, No. 12 most active in representing U.S. companies, and No. 11 most active in energy. In venture capital, the firm ranked No. 10 in health care devices and supplies and No. 11 in health care services and systems. Troutman Pepper Locke's Private Equity and Investment Funds attorneys handle middle-market transactions for private equity clients alongside strategic deals for Fortune 100 corporations, with core capabilities spanning mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, growth equity investments, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and exit transactions. Analysis | Jobs | News

Bloomberg Law

Sep 9th, 2026

Troutman Pepper Locke hires Mayer Brown insurance lawyer in NY.

Troutman Pepper Locke hires Mayer Brown insurance lawyer in NY. Sept. 9, 2026, 9:56 AM PDT Bloomberg Law Automation Yuliya Feldman joined Troutman Pepper Locke as a partner in its insurance transactional and regulatory practice group in New York, the firm announced Wednesday. Feldman advises U.S. domestic and international insurers, reinsurers, managing general agents, insurance intermediaries, and service contract providers on regulatory, transactional, and general corporate matters. Her practice spans the full lifecycle of insurance operations, covering formation and licensing, product development, complex structured reinsurance transactions, cybersecurity compliance, insurtech advisory support, and joint venture agreements in the life and annuities, health, property and casualty, financial guaranty, and title insurance industries, the firm said. She joins from Mayer Brown.

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