Legal Support Assistant — Administrative Law Team

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, seeks a Legal Support Assistant in our Washington, DC office within the Administrative Law Group. This role supports attorney business functions, manages electronic and hardcopy client files, and assists with drafting and proofreading legal documents.

The position requires high attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with high accuracy.
• Experience in a professional services office or legal environment preferred.
• Strong grammar and drafting abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional relationships with Administrative Departments to support attorneys.
• Provides general administrative support including time entry, expenses, calendars, and file management.
• Ensures client files are correctly maintained in both electronic and hardcopy formats and properly stored.
• Coordinates with attorneys to store electronic materials in iManage and file appropriately.
• Drafts, proofreads and edits letters and documents to firm standards; performs document cleanup as needed.
• Provides coverage for team members, assists visitors, and supports a collaborative learning environment.
• Assists with non-billable and billable work and research projects as requested.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, seeks a Legal Support Assistant in our Washington, DC office within the Administrative Law Group. This role supports attorney business functions, manages electronic and hardcopy client files, and assists with drafting and proofreading legal documents.

The position requires high attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with multiple teams.