Legal Administrative Support

Jackson Walker • Fort Worth, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for Legal Administrative Support in our Fort Worth office. This role provides high-level administrative support to attorneys, Legal Administrative Assistants, and Paralegals. Legal Administrative Support will maintain positive contact with clients, attorneys, and support staff; and observe confidentiality of client, personnel, and firm matters.

Requirements

• Proficient utilization of MS Word (using styles for formatting), Adobe Acrobat Professional, pdfDocs, and familiarity with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Time Entry systems.
• Proficiency organizing electronic files and documents using a document management system (iManage experience a plus).
• Basic knowledge of different practice areas within a law firm and their workflow processes in order to provide appropriate support.
• General familiarity of legal terminology, legal documents, and court systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and as a team member; strong prioritization, attention to detail, accuracy, problem solving, detailed proofreading, and editing skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in person, by email, and by telephone; ability to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff with courtesy and tact.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing demands while supporting multiple practice areas.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience in a law office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, and contracts.
• Scan and profile documents and correspondence in the appropriate iManage folder and email to team members as directed.
• Submit conflicts of interest to open files.
• Enter billable time for attorneys and assist with revisions to pre-bills.
• Coordinate and schedule travel, meetings, and appointments.
• Submit expense reimbursements.
• Provide overflow assistance and perform other administrative and secretarial duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED