Professional Assistant – Litigation

Vinson & Elkins; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinson & Elkins seeks a Professional Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to attorneys within the litigation practice groups. The role demands strong organization, confidentiality, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage case files, coordinate calendars, and assist with filings, travel, and new business intake. Collaborative teamwork and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of administrative experience in a law firm or comparable professional services environment.
• Experience supporting attorneys/executives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience managing complex administrative, document production, and calendaring responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents with high accuracy.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, depositions, court appearances, hearings, client conferences.
• Assist with engagement letters, conflicts checks, and new business intake.
• Support billing updates and CRM activities; maintain client relationships.
• Provide backup coverage for Professional Assistants and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal коммуника

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position provides high-level administrative support to attorneys within the firm’s litigation practice groups. The Professional Assistant must demonstrate strong organizational, document management, communication, and multitasking skills, along with exceptional attention to detail. This role requires the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Litigation and Document Support
  • Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other work product with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Create, maintain, organize, and manage physical and electronic case files and related records throughout the matter lifecycle.
  • Assist with litigation-related document management, including filing, retrieval, storage, indexing, and records retention.
  • Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, project assistants, clerks, vendors, and other support resources to facilitate efficient matter management and workflow.
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate electronic filings in state, county, Texas Business Court, and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
  • Monitor court filings, notices, and docket activity, and assist attorneys with accessing and retrieving court documents through applicable filing and docketing systems.
• Administrative and Practice Support
  • Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate meetings, depositions, court appearances, hearings, client conferences, and other litigation-related events.
  • Manage travel arrangements, expense reports, time entry, and other administrative activities in a proactive and efficient manner.
  • Support the new business intake and memorandum process, including preparing engagement letters, requesting conflicts checks, and coordinating related follow-up activities.
  • Monitor assignments and deadlines, proactively prioritize competing requests, and complete work accurately and within established time frames.
  • Take messages and respond to routine inquiries as appropriate.
• Billing and Business Development Support
  • Assist with prebill review and coordinate billing attorney updates with the appropriate billing personnel, as requested.
  • Support business development initiatives through activity entry, contact maintenance, and contributions to marketing and event lists within the Firm’s CRM systems.
  • Maintain attorney contact information and assist with client relationship management activities as needed.
• Technology and Team Collaboration
  • Utilize firm technology and software applications effectively, including Microsoft Office, document management systems, PDF editing tools, time-entry applications, and other practice-support technologies.
  • Attend technology training sessions and participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain proficiency with firm systems and software enhancements.
  • Participate in departmental, practice group, and firm meetings to remain informed of operational and practice developments.
  • Provide backup coverage for Professional Assistants as needed and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
  • Adhere to departmental protocols and firm policies while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Record activities in Harvest Time to support leadership in monitoring and balancing workloads and identify training needs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of administrative experience in a law firm or comparable professional services environment required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting attorneys / executives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience managing complex administrative, document production, and calendaring responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, including proofreading, formatting, and quality control of legal and business documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality support.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and professionals at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities and business needs.