Legal Admin Asst

Shook, Hardy & Bacon • Houston, TX

51d

About The Position

Are you looking for a firm that offers a challenging, rewarding and fun atmosphere? A firm that grows its employees and offers the opportunity to work in diverse areas of the law? You've come to the right place. Shook, Hardy & Bacon is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to draft and prepare correspondence; manage calendars and provide clerical, administrative and organizational support to attorneys, paralegals and analysts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience.
• ALS, PLS or CPS certification or a paralegal certificate will be considered in lieu of experience.
• An Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Ability to type 50 WPM.
• Must have basic legal terminology and an awareness of court filing requirements.
• Must be able to use legal citations and apply to firm documents.
• Working knowledge of legal time entry, Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Skilled in the use of a redlining tool.
• Working knowledge of basic office functions.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's Degree is preferred.
• ALS, PLS or CPS certification or a paralegal certificate will be considered in lieu of experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees