Case Clerk

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is recruiting a Case Clerk for the Real Estate team in the Richmond, VA office. This position assists lawyers and paralegals with routine document organization, preparation and review, and other tasks related to one or more of the firm’s legal practice areas under the frequent supervision of lawyers and more experienced paralegals.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required; college degree or some college courses preferred.
• Prior case clerk or similar experience helpful, particularly if in a legal environment.
• Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail.
• Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality.
• Must have strong organizational skills, exercise attention to detail and exhibit exceptional verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.
• Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications.
• Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds.
• Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory.
• Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team.
• To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, maintains and retrieves document files including, but not limited to, correspondence, court papers, corporate documents, legislative materials, case records, transactional documents, governmental filing documents, administrative forms and materials produced in the discovery process.
• Drafts routine documents for attorney or senior paralegal’s review.
• Organizes and maintains witness or financial folders; prepares and maintains indices on cases or financial matters.
• Reviews, codes and copies legal documents used in trial discovery process.
• Files and/or e-files documents with various governmental or other entities, as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees