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Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Austin, TX

Husch Blackwell LLP. Feb 03,2017 Nov 17,2016 Location USA Austin TX
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Litigation

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

3-5 yrs required

Profile

Legal Support Team Specialist Duties: Providing administrative support to attorneys and other timekeepers by successfully managing multiple projects and priorities. Work within a larger team of specialists, sharing responsibility for the support of assigned timekeepers. Prepares documents: Types, transcribes, revises and proofreads legal documents accurately, prioritizes assignments, and meets specific deadlines on projects. Prepares documents for e-filing as required. Coordinates schedules: Assists in coordinating timekeeper calendars, and meeting arrangements. Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries. Coordinates accounting administrative functions: Prepares expense reports and reimbursement requests. Coordinates client billing matters, prepares billing letters and other requested client financial updates; assists attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements; assists attorneys with automation, tracking and monitoring of matter budgets. Enters billable time periodically as needed. Processes new client/matter intake: Prepares and processes new matter forms, requests conflict checks, and opens new files. Processes mail: Reviews and routes incoming mail and fax communications. Prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Ensures that all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are included. Coordinates activities with the Office Services department as needed. Maintains files: Maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with current policies. Works with Records Department to create and maintain client files and indexes. Marks case or matter related documents with filing instructions to ensure proper filing. Performs routine filing and retrieves files as needed. Provides general administrative support: Maintains attorney contacts, tracks requirements and activity related to CLE and memberships. Works collaboratively in a team: Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with team members and all Firm personnel. Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow. Takes personal responsibility for regularly exchanging information and training tips with team members for maximum job effectiveness. Logs projects: Updates project log with pending and completed tasks. Other: Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles and typewriters. Copes successfully with demands from timekeepers, remaining calm under pressure. Conducts all business in a confidential manner. Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. 3-5 years’ relevant legal assistance experience required. Typing at 60 wpm. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Previous transcription experience. Ability to work 7.5 hours per day during the core business hours of 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. plus overtime as needed, and maintain an acceptable level of attendance and punctuality. Specific schedule to be determined by supervisor. Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively. Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required. Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills required. Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands. Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.

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