Case Clerk

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP•Richmond, VA

11d•$52,300 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is recruiting a Case Clerk for its Real Estate team in the Richmond, Virginia office. The position assists lawyers and paralegals with routine document organization, preparation, and review, as well as other tasks related to one or more legal practice areas, under the frequent supervision of lawyers and more experienced paralegals. The Case Clerk organizes and maintains legal and transactional files; drafts routine documents for attorney or senior paralegal review; assists with real estate transaction materials and closings, including closing binders; files or electronically files documents; conducts rudimentary and routine legal research; and uses computer databases and firm-supported technology to manage materials. The role also organizes witness or financial folders and maintains case or financial matter indices. The position requires compliance with the firm's in-office policy and flexibility to work overtime on short notice. The stated salary range for employees based in Richmond, Virginia is $52,300–$60,000; offers may vary based on factors such as location, education, training, and experience.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required.
Accurate typing and word-processing skills, with strict attention to detail and high-quality spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Exceptional verbal communication and listening skills, and the ability to receive and convey detailed information in writing and orally.
Ability to work under pressure; patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and maintain flexibility regarding work assignments.
Ability to work overtime on short notice.
Visual acuity for transcription and extensive reading, and moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; lift, carry, reach, stoop, or bend, sometimes repetitively, for filing or moving files and supplies weighing up to 5–10 pounds.
Language ability, reasoning, and memory sufficient to perform the role's responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compliance with the firm's in-office policy.

Nice To Haves

A college degree or some college coursework is preferred.
Prior case clerk or similar experience is helpful, particularly experience in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

Organize, maintain, and retrieve correspondence, court papers, corporate documents, legislative materials, case records, transactional documents, governmental filing documents, administrative forms, and materials produced in discovery.
Draft routine documents for attorney or senior paralegal review.
Assist with compiling materials for real estate transactions and with real estate closings, including preparing closing binders.
File or electronically file documents with governmental or other entities as requested, and follow the firm's e-discovery guidelines and protocols.
Conduct rudimentary and routine legal research using LEXIS, Westlaw, WestKM, and other computer research databases; use Microsoft programs and firm-supported technological tools.
Use computer databases to input, scan, profile, retrieve, organize, index, and maintain materials; copy, collate, and organize materials as needed.
Organize and maintain witness or financial folders and prepare and maintain indices for cases or financial matters.