Administrative Assistant Job at Shook, Hardy and Bacon

Shook, Hardy and Bacon Houston, TX 77002

Are you looking for a firm that offers a challenging, rewarding and fun atmosphere? A firm that grows its employees and offers the opportunity to work in diverse areas of the law? You've come to the right place. Shook, Hardy & Bacon is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant.
Responsibilities:
  • Answers, screens and forwards incoming calls, participates in the firms virtual switchboard team.
  • Greets and welcomes others as soon as they arrive in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Directs visitors to the appropriate person, office and/or conference room.
  • Provides basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
  • Maintains the reception area, lobby, conference rooms, and other areas as designated. Ensures all areas are tidy, welcoming and ready for use.
  • Coordinates supplies as needed for conference rooms.
  • Accepts incoming deliveries and packages.
  • Communicates with building management on maintenance and work orders.
  • Provides administrative, organizational and technical support including but not limited to arranging travel and catering accommodations; backup overflow; invoice processing; scheduling meetings and conference room set ups; e-scan, facsimile, ECF filing transmittals; transcription; proofreading work product for typographical, grammatical, or spelling errors; compilation of reports from established sources; photocopying; mail assembly and distribution; and other records/file maintenance.
  • Depending on the specific assignment, may prepare and/or review reports, documentation, general and/or legal correspondence and papers of a legal nature such as, complaints, brief, motions, interrogatories, contracts, agreements, statements, subpoenas, wills, trusts, summonses.
  • May assist attorneys, paralegals and analysts with the preparation and filing of US Federal/District Court documents, transmittal documents, and formal documents.
  • Projects an image that reflects the professional nature of work done by the firm.
  • Interacts with clients in a way that supports great client service and relationships.
  • Accurately drafts and/or writes routine reports and correspondence.
  • May manage timekeeper calendar (Outlook) and assist in meeting deadlines which may include deadlines associated with US Court or patent applications, prosecutions, litigation and/or other events as directed.
  • May provide occasional technology support to attorneys and professional staff with regard to connecting docking stations, monitors, desktops, printers and other external devices with remote guidance from IT specialist.
  • Prioritizes workload in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Participates in on-going training sessions to enhance his/her technical skills.
  • Stays informed of all firm policies and standardized procedures and applications.
Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience. ALS, PLS or CPS certification or a paralegal certificate will be considered in lieu of experience. An Associate's Degree is preferred.Ability to type 50 WPM. Must have basic legal terminology and an awareness of court filing requirements. Must be able to use legal citations and apply to firm documents. Working knowledge of legal time entry, Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Skilled in the use of a redlining tool. Working knowledge of basic office functions.



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