Hybrid Legal Support Assistant to Partners

Temple Health; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 38.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Houston is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys and staff in the Corporate practice. The role offers hybrid work capabilities and requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

The candidate will handle document drafting and editing, travel arrangements, file maintenance, and coordination with various firm departments while upholding confidentiality and a client-service mindset.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Entry-level role; prior relevant experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Typing at least 60 words per minute with accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion; work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to take on new tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Assist attorneys and staff with daily activities including drafting/editing documents, scanning, mail handling, and client coordination.
• Arrange domestic and international travel in coordination with Travel Management; prepare itineraries and profiles.
• Set up and maintain case and client files in the document management system.
• Coordinate firm administrative tasks with the Administrative Resource Center (time entry, client bills, expenses).
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings and events; provide back-up support as needed.
• Proofread and redline documents for copy accuracy, grammar, and formatting.
• Maintain client contacts and working groups; collaborate with IT, Document Services, and Finance.

Conocimientos

Typing speed 60 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Time management

Discretion

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Salesforce

Descripción del empleo

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Houston is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys and staff in the Corporate practice. The role offers hybrid work capabilities and requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

The candidate will handle document drafting and editing, travel arrangements, file maintenance, and coordination with various firm departments while upholding confidentiality and a client-service mindset.