Legal Administrative Assistant

Akerman LLP; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant for its Houston office. The role involves supporting a busy practice with responsibilities like caseload maintenance, processing reports, and updating billing information. Candidates should have significant experience in litigation and possess advanced Microsoft Office skills. The firm offers a hybrid work environment, requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in Litigation/Insurance Coverage.
• Familiar with electronic filing in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Caseload file maintenance.
• Processing time and expense reports.
• Updating client billing information.

Skills

Highly motivated

Excellent typing

Phone skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States.

Akerman is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant for its Houston, Texas office. Working with the firm's Litigation Practice Group, the successful candidate must be highly motivated and ready to assist and support all aspects of a busy practice. Akerman has adopted a hybrid work environment, requiring this position to work in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Caseload file maintenance
• Electronic form letters
• Processing time and expense reports
• Updating client billing information
• Other various duties assigned

Requirements:

• Highly motivated
• 5 or more years of experience in Litigation/Insurance Coverage
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Familiar with electronic filing in state and federal courts
• Excellent typing, phone skills, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Akerman offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and encourages interested candidates to submit their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. EOE

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