Legal Administrative Assistant - Finance

Haynes and Boone, LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes and Boone, LLP in Dallas is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to handle various administrative tasks in support of attorneys. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in a law firm setting and be proficient with essential software tools such as MS Word and Excel.

This full-time position demands excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. A commitment to professionalism, strong attention to detail, and customer service is crucial for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a mid- or large-sized law firm.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology related to general legal concepts.
• Experience supporting more than one attorney.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal administrative functions including new client requests.
• Process client bills, time reports, and expense reports.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain appointment calendars.

Skills

Advanced word processing/computer skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail

Customer service skills

Ability to multi-task

Knowledge of legal terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college or equivalent work experience (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe

NetDocuments

Interaction

Chrome River

Emburse

Intapp

Job description

## Legal Administrative Assistant - FinanceApplylocations: Dallastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R1377This non-exempt position performs full legal administrative duties for attorneys under minimal supervision. This position requires the individual to perform with a high degree of independent judgment and discretion, and requires a thorough knowledge of organizational procedures and precedents.**Essential Duties*** Performs legal administrative functions associated with firm tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports and expense reports.* Performs word processing of drafts, revisions and final documents for client-related matters, including correspondence, memoranda, bills, timesheets and project work, as needed. This includes proofreading and redlining work for accuracy, copy, format, etc.* Copies, distributes, sends (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), files and otherwise handles completed work.* Maintains physical and electronic files, and contacts.* Coordinates meetings and appointments, and properly receives clients/guests, as requested. Maintains appointment calendar for attorneys.* Transcribes and composes correspondence for client-related matters.* Prepares closing binders, as needed.* Handles incoming and outgoing mail.**Other Duties*** Provides legal administrative assistance to summer associates, visiting attorneys and attorneys whose LAA is absent, as well as provide overflow assistance when needed.* Occasionally may coordinate a courier service to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse or other entities.* Performs other related duties as needed or assigned.**Reporting Relationship**The LAA reports directly to the Office Administrator/Supervisor and indirectly to assigned attorneys.**Qualifications**Knowledge/ExperienceMust have three or more years of experience working in a mid- or large-sized law firm. The LAA should possess working knowledge of general office procedures, as well as, strong familiarity with legal terminology related to general legal concepts and specific area(s) of assignment. They must have working knowledge and experience with the Firm’s technology and applications (NetDocuments, Interaction, Chrome River, Emburse, Intapp are strongly preferred). Prior experience handling expense reports, client bills, multi-line phones and conflict-checking forms, as well as working with Interaction, or another client relationship management database is strongly preferred. Prior experience supporting more than one attorney is required.SkillsThe LAA must possess advanced word processing/computer skills utilizing a variety of software programs including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe. The individual must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation. Strong phone etiquette, attention to detail and follow through skills is required. Must be knowledgeable with legal filing and record-keeping practices, as relevant to the specific practice. Must be highly organized and able to successfully multi-task and meet set deadlines. Strong customer service, ability to be flexible and work effectively as part of a team is required.EducationThe LAA should possess a high school diploma, or its equivalent. Two years of college or equivalent work experience is preferred, but not required.**Physical Demands**Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.**Working Conditions**Office environment. Overtime Required.At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.Haynes and Boone is one of the largest law firms in Dallas, and it continues to grow. In 2023, Haynes and Boone moved its headquarters to a new 27-story office tower in the Harwood District of uptown Dallas. Lawyers in our Dallas office serve all the firm’s practice and industry areas – including corporate, litigation, banking/finance, insurance law, healthcare law, labor and employment, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, white collar crime, and antitrust. Our Dallas lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas in publications such as *The Best Lawyers in America* directory (Woodward/White, Inc.) and the *Chambers USA* legal directory (Chambers & Partners). This office attracts high-energy, technically proficient people who enjoy working in a collegial environment. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.