Paralegal

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP • Houston, TX

49d

About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Paralegal in our Houston office. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with preparation of complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities and other tasks related to the Tax & ERISA practice group. Provides leadership in supporting firm, office and team initiatives and in support of management directives.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of paralegal or related business experience required; previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful.
• Experience in preparing Gift and Estate Tax Returns is helpful.
• Other Qualifications: Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources and familiarity with legal technology and computer databases required.
• Ability to train other paralegals and work efficiently and accurately under pressure, and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors.
• Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential.
• 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

• Preparing Gift Tax Returns and Estate Tax Returns.
• Keeping track of probate schedule, drafting the required documents for the attorney's signature and filing with the court.
• General Estate Administration.
• Files and/or e-files documents with various governmental or other entities, as requested.
• Actively participates in firm and team sponsored training opportunities.
• Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and other timekeeping expectations set forth by the firm.
• Maintains current and accurate daily time log; inputs time records into firm’s time and accounting systems according to firm and outside counsel guideline.
• Accounts for complete workday.

What This Job Offers

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