Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs in Clark Hill Law Austin, TX

Job Description:

• This position reports to the Office Manager, as well as assigned attorneys, and is responsible for providing the requisite legal secretarial and administrative support (clerical) needs of assigned attorneys
• Preparation of letters, memos, pleadings and other documentation as required
• Entering conflict information into the system for the purpose of running conflict checks for new clients as well as preparation of supporting documentation
• File pleadings, electronically or otherwise, with the appropriate court systems; docketing of dates into a central docketing system; making travel arrangements
• Preparing expense reimbursement documentation; providing documentation, as required, to clients
• Strong skill using MS Word
• Format, proofread and occasionally draft letters, memos and other documents
• Open and close new matters, including conflicts submission
• Schedule meetings, arrange for conference rooms and related logistics for meetings
• Maintain attorney calendars; plan and schedule conferences, virtual conferences and travel arrangements
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed) by the Office Manager, attorneys, or Business Unit Leader
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Strong skill using MS Word
• Format, proofread and occasionally draft letters, memos and other documents.
• Open and close new matters, including conflicts submission.
• Schedule meetings, arrange for conference rooms and related logistics for meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars; plan and schedule conferences, virtual conferences and travel arrangements.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed) by the Office Manager, attorneys, or Business Unit Leader

Minimum Requirements

• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Must be a team player and willing to do any project big or small.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to manage electronic and hard copy documents.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills