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Professional Assistant

Hunton Andrews Kurth • Houston, TX • 3w ago

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HU Professional Assistant

Job Category

Legal Secretarial

Requisition Number

HUPRO003747

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Posting Details

Posted:

June 20, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

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Job Details

Description

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Professional Assistant for the Litigation team in our Houston office. This position performs specialized and secretarial/administrative duties for the practice area, clients and the firm; ensures client services and satisfaction are attained in all areas. Provides staff leadership in supporting firm, office and team initiatives and in support of management directives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Maintains a leadership role in both team and firm related projects and activities; assists with lawyer committee work, community service projects and other public relations activities.

Provides general administrative support including, but not limited to, managing attorneys Inbox, updating calendars and contacts, utilizing Foundation where appropriate, reviewing and routing internal and external mail and managing client matter files and folders; monitors and determines action items and appropriate distribution for incoming electronic files received from outside sources (e.g., faxes, client documents, and court filings).

Complies with the firms Client File Maintenance policy for managing the client file for both electronic and hardcopy files. Ensures a central file is maintained for each client matter and (a) all hardcopy files are barcoded and labeled appropriately at the inception of and throughout the life of each client matter and (b) all electronic files are stored in iManage in the appropriate client matter folders. Ensures timely closing of files. Maintains and monitors workrooms to ensure files are in compliance with our Records policy.

Coordinates with assigned attorneys to ensure client/matter electronic materials (emails, documents, etc.) are stored in iManage and not to Outlook folders, drives, etc. Communicates directly with assigned attorneys to determine if assistance is needed to file electronic material appropriately. As needed, provides appropriate level of administrative support to assigned attorneys to manage electronic files (e.g. managing attorneys Inbox, moving emails from Outlook folders to iManage, separating attachments and filing in appropriate files). Works with attorneys and team members to utilize technology to promote less paper in the workplace.

Creates, proofreads and edits letters and complex legal documents from various electronic versions, handwritten drafts, rough notes or tape dictation; drafts transmittal letters and standard memoranda; reviews and proofreads all outgoing materials; performs document cleanup for all external documents, applying document styles as needed, in accordance with firm standards.

Arranges conference calls with clients and other outside parties; has working knowledge of fax, photocopy, videoconferencing and scanning equipment; keeps coverage group abreast of attorneys and assistants schedules (i.e., daily calendar or otherwise); may provide telephone coverage for team and work group; responds to client inquiries.

Arranges appointments, coordinates meetings, reserves conference rooms, arranges for teleconferencing and equipment set-up and coordinates menu needs through caterers; coordinates travel arrangements; prepares and submits timely manual and electronic expense reimbursement and other payment requests; understands and follows firm policies and procedures, coding and approval requirements related to firm and client charges; anticipates needs and proactively seeks to avoid rush and emergency payment requests.

Performs special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Experience: Min

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