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Vinson & Elkins · 2 days ago

Professional Assistant

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Types and edits documents quickly and accurately, proofreading for content and typographical errors.

Utilizes firm technology effectively (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, NetDocs).

Completes work product according to instructions and within the requested time frame.

Handles general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, meeting coordination, expense reports, time entry, and new business memorandum process efficiently.

Answers telephone calls, takes messages, or provides information as appropriate.

Opens and closes files as necessary, promptly handles the filing of legal or other administrative materials, and sends materials to off-site storage as necessary.

Attends training classes to keep up to date with technological advances and software upgrades.

Provides additional back-up coverage to other Professional Assistants as needed.

Electronically files documents and pleadings in the appropriate court filing systems.

Maintains careful, precise, and diligent attention to detail.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years legal secretarial experience required

Requires strong legal and administrative skills, as well as an ability to multi-task and perform well under strict deadlines

Must be extremely well organized and detail-oriented

Experience in Microsoft Word (including creating and revising documents) and Outlook required; experience in PowerPoint, Excel and Visio strongly preferred

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to follow instructions effectively

Must be a self-starter who can work both independently or in a team environment

Must possess excellent customer service skills and be flexible to handle changing priorities to support business needs

Must have good telephone etiquette and excellent interpersonal skills

Must score 40 wpm with 2% or lower error rate on the firm’s legal typing test and 76% or higher on the firm’s legal spelling test

Must understand and maintain confidentiality of the attorney-client relationship

Preferred

Familiarity with document management systems

Company

Vinson & Elkins

Glassdoor

4.1

Vinson & Elkins offers clients renowned legal excellence as well as efficiency and deep market intelligence

Founded in 1917

Houston, Texas, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.velaw.com/

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