RIS and CLE Assistant

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP • Richmond, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is recruiting a RIS & CLE Assistant to provide administrative and research assistance to the Research & Information Services (RIS) team and support Continuing Legal Education (CLE) activities across the firm. The position helps process RIS invoices and research-service charges, responds to research requests, and supports CLE accreditation and documentation for programs and presentations across jurisdictions where the firm has an office.

The role requires compliance with the firm’s in-office policy. Candidates should be able to manage a high volume of work, make sound decisions when instructions are unclear, maintain accuracy and strong attention to detail, prioritize and adapt under pressure, and work cooperatively as part of a team. The position may require overtime on short notice. The salary range for employees based in Richmond, Virginia, is $52,300–$61,000; salaries for employees based elsewhere may differ and may depend on factors including education, training, and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Comply with the firm’s in-office policy.
• Ability to generate a large volume of work and make sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills.
• Accurate typing and word-processing skills, with strict attention to detail.
• High-quality spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, with patience, diplomacy, and high stress tolerance; 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 member of a team.
• Visual acuity for transcription, extensive reading, and 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, for filing or moving files and supplies weighing up to 5–10 pounds.
• Language ability, reasoning, and memory sufficient to perform the essential competency processes.
• Ability to perform the job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Review and code library invoices and enter them in Emburse Enterprise for RIS Director approval.
• Download, verify, and process monthly charges for Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, Accurint, Courthouse News, and PACER to ensure timely transfer to the appropriate accounts for inclusion on client pre-bills.
• Assist with research requests for news articles, legal publications, and other relevant materials in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support CLE accreditation for internal professional development programs and client presentations in all jurisdictions where the firm has an office.
• Maintain the firmwide CLE application database in viDesktop, including course materials, agendas, sign-in sheets, applications, and other documentation associated with each CLE program.

What This Job Offers

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