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Jackson Walker LLP · 1 day ago

Legal Administrative Support

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for Legal Administrative Support. This role provides high-level administrative support to attorneys, Legal Administrative Assistants, and Paralegals, while maintaining positive contact with clients and observing confidentiality of client and firm matters.

ConsultingLegalProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, and contracts

Scan and profile documents and correspondence in the appropriate iManage folder and email to team members as directed

Submit conflicts of interest to open files

Enter billable time for attorneys and assist with revisions to pre-bills

Coordinate and schedule travel, meetings, and appointments

Submit expense reimbursements

Provide overflow assistance and perform other administrative and secretarial duties as requested

Qualification

MS WordAdobe Acrobat ProfessionalIManageMS ExcelMS PowerPointLegal terminologyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

Proficient utilization of MS Word (using styles for formatting), Adobe Acrobat Professional, pdfDocs, and familiarity with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Time Entry systems

Proficiency organizing electronic files and documents using a document management system (iManage experience a plus)

Basic knowledge of different practice areas within a law firm and their workflow processes in order to provide appropriate support

General familiarity of legal terminology, legal documents, and court systems

Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and as a team member; strong prioritization, attention to detail, accuracy, problem solving, detailed proofreading, and editing skills are essential

Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in person, by email, and by telephone; ability to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff with courtesy and tact

Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing

Ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing demands while supporting multiple practice areas

High school diploma or GED required

Minimum of 3 years' administrative experience in a law office