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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP · 3 days ago

Legal Support Assistant

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers across various regions. They are currently seeking a Legal Support Assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys and project teams within the Public Law & Policy practice, emphasizing superior client service and teamwork.

Law Practice

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Raechel Reynolds

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in daily activities, including drafting and editing documents, arranging travel, preparing travel itineraries, processing expense reports, check requests, scanning, copying, coordinating incoming/outgoing mail, faxes and emails, assisting clients, screening vendors, and practice group coordination

Set up and maintain case and client files in document management system

Process new business intake and related forms, client bills, and time reports

Time entry, answering phones and taking messages, scheduling appointments, practice events, and coordinating meetings and calls for both client and practice group activities

Copy, distribute, send (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), file and otherwise handle completed work

Proofread and redline work for accuracy of copy, format, grammar, punctuation and syntax

Research information as requested by clients or attorneys

Maintain client contacts and working groups list

Coordinate work as needed with office, firm and third-party service departments, including Document Services, IT, Office Services, Conference Services, and Finance

Provide back-up assistance, as needed, to attorneys or others in the practice group who require support

Accept overflow work from the Office Administrator and the Secretary Coordinators as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTyping speedAttention to detailService orientationMathematical functionsInterpersonal skillsConfidentialityTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

Demonstrated proficiency in WORD, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation

Ability to type at least 60 words per minute with accuracy

Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications including Word and Outlook

Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to organize self and others

Demonstrated strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately when under pressure

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

Excellent telephone manner

Well developed and professional interpersonal skills including the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, take initiative, set priorities, meet deadlines and milestones for projects and see projects through to completion

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, manage attorney expectations, and respond to changing priorities

Ability to establish effective working relationships within the office and firm, and with clients, vendors and others outside the firm

Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities

Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners

Ability to perform mathematical functions - add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with percentages, etc

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client and office information, the office and firm, and adhering to the Firm's Core Values

Commitment to professional growth

Preferred

One (1) year of related internship or professional services experience preferred

Benefits

A full range of health and other insurance benefits

Financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility)

A discretionary bonus

Various paid time off benefits

Company

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Akin is a global law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors who pride themselves on dedication to their clients and their communities.

Founded in 1945

1001-5000 employees

http://www.akingump.com

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