Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) - Transactional

Haynes and Boone, LLP•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This non-exempt position performs full legal administrative duties for attorneys under minimal supervision. This position requires the individual to perform with a high degree of independent judgment and discretion, and requires a thorough knowledge of organizational procedures and precedents. The LAA reports directly to the Office Administrator and indirectly to assigned attorneys.

Requirements

Must have three or more years of experience working in a mid- or large-sized law firm.
Possess working knowledge of general office procedures.
Strong familiarity with legal terminology related to general legal concepts and specific area(s) of assignment.
Working knowledge and experience with the Firm’s technology and applications (NetDocuments, Interaction, Chrome River, Emburse, Intapp are strongly preferred).
Prior experience handling expense reports, client bills, multi-line phones and conflict-checking forms, as well as working with Interaction, or another client relationship management database is strongly preferred.
Prior experience supporting more than one attorney is required.
Advanced word processing/computer skills utilizing a variety of software programs including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Strong phone etiquette, attention to detail and follow through skills is required.
Knowledgeable with legal filing and record-keeping practices, as relevant to the specific practice.
Highly organized and able to successfully multi-task and meet set deadlines.
Strong customer service, ability to be flexible and work effectively as part of a team is required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college or equivalent work experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs legal administrative functions associated with firm tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports and expense reports.
Performs word processing of drafts, revisions and final documents for client-related matters, including correspondence, memoranda, bills, timesheets and project work, as needed. This includes proofreading and redlining work for accuracy, copy, format, etc.
Copies, distributes, sends (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), files and otherwise handles completed work.
Maintains physical and electronic files, and contacts.
Coordinates meetings and appointments, and properly receives clients/guests, as requested.
Maintains appointment calendar for attorneys.
Transcribes and composes correspondence for client-related matters.
Prepares closing binders, as needed.
Handles incoming and outgoing mail.
Provides legal administrative assistance to summer associates, visiting attorneys and attorneys whose LAA is absent, as well as provide overflow assistance when needed.
Occasionally may coordinate a courier service to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse or other entities.
Performs other related duties as needed or assigned.