Professional Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized administrative and secretarial support for the Labor and Employment team.
• Manage attorney inboxes, update calendars and contacts, and route internal and external mail.
• Maintain client matter files and folders in compliance with firm policies, ensuring both electronic and hardcopy files are properly organized and barcoded.
• Coordinate with attorneys to ensure all electronic materials are correctly stored in document management systems like iManage.
• Create, proofread, and edit complex legal documents, letters, and memoranda, ensuring high quality in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Perform document cleanup and apply firm-standard styles to all outgoing external materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of legal secretarial experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF software.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a large volume of work under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.
• Prior experience working in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency with iManage or other document management software.
• Experience with accounting software and interpreting client accounting reports.

About the Company

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is an international law firm providing high-quality legal services to clients worldwide. The firm is committed to excellence, professional development, and providing a collaborative environment for its team members.