Legal Support Assistant

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is recruiting a Legal Support Assistant for its Administrative Law Group in the Washington office. The role supports the firm’s Core Values, Client Service Principles, and One Firm commitment, with an emphasis on improving the internal and external client service experience and advancing innovation and change. The Legal Support Assistant provides administrative support to attorneys and legal teams, maintains client matter files in accordance with firm records policies, and prepares and reviews correspondence and legal documents. The position also provides team and office coverage, supports visiting attorneys and guests, and assists with projects as assigned. The role requires compliance with the firm’s in-office policy and flexibility to work overtime on short notice. The expected salary range for the District of Columbia is $62,000–$70,000. Salaries for employees based outside the District of Columbia may differ, and offers may reflect factors including location, education, training, and experience. The firm offers competitive compensation, including salaries and bonuses, and benefits and wellness options that vary based on experience, performance, and location.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Experience in a professional services office or other legal support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain professional working relationships with the firm’s administrative departments to support attorneys’ business functions and follow appropriate communication and follow-up channels.
Provide general administrative support to legal teams and attorneys, including time entry, expense processing, answering phones, organizing inboxes, maintaining calendars and contacts, using Foundation where appropriate, routing mail, and managing client matter files and folders.
Learn attorney preferences, team procedures, and appropriate methods for prioritizing assignments; escalate questions as needed.
Comply with and promote the firm’s Client File Maintenance policy for electronic and hardcopy client files.
Maintain a central file for each client matter; ensure hardcopy files are appropriately barcoded and labeled and electronic files are stored in the correct iManage matter folders; ensure files are closed promptly.
Monitor workrooms and shared folders for compliance with the firm’s Records policy.
Coordinate with attorneys to ensure client and matter materials are stored in iManage rather than Outlook folders or drives; determine whether assistance is needed to file materials appropriately and seek guidance on file locations.
Create, proofread, and edit letters and legal documents from electronic versions, handwritten drafts, rough notes, or dictation; draft transmittal letters and standard memoranda; review outgoing materials and clean up external documents to meet firm standards.
Provide team and office coverage, assist visiting attorneys and guests, communicate out-of-office information, and build productive relationships with administrative departments.
Receive coaching and contribute to a collaborative learning environment.
Assist with non-billable and billable work and research projects as requested.
Perform special projects as assigned.