Legal Support Assistant — Hybrid Work & Client Service

Temple Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Legal Support Assistant in Los Angeles to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and staff. Hybrid work arrangement offered. The role emphasizes superior client service and accurate, timely documentation.

Responsibilities include budgeting, billing preparation, file setup, travel coordination, and correspondence handling. Strong MS Office skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college.
• 1 year of related internship or professional services experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to type at least 60 words per minute with accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track budget assumptions and convert estimates to dollars for matters and timekeepers.
• Review weekly billable time and assist in weekly client billing calls.
• Coordinate between deal lead, Billing & Collections, and Client Value teams.
• Set up and maintain case and client files in the document management system.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings and events.
• Proofread and redline copy for accuracy and formatting.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

Typing 60 WPM

Written & Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Legal Support Assistant in Los Angeles to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and staff. Hybrid work arrangement offered. The role emphasizes superior client service and accurate, timely documentation.

Responsibilities include budgeting, billing preparation, file setup, travel coordination, and correspondence handling. Strong MS Office skills and confidentiality are essential.