Overview
Practice Support Lawyer Jobs in Austin, TX at K&L Gates
Summary:
The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and support of the Credit and Restructuring Practice Group.
Essential Job Functions:
Drafting, filing and managing various business entity documents for corporations, LLCs and partnerships with State agencies.
Drafting legal contracts, correspondence and other documents.
Corresponding with clients.
Conducting due diligence (lien searches, governmental certificates, document review) in a high-volume capacity and analyzing the same
Perform administrative duties (calendaring deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.).
Aid attorneys case management and client requests.
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
Successfully complete special projects and other assignments as requested.
Coordinate client matter management, to include across multiple software platforms
Using various software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software to prepare reports and/or special projects.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
Prompt responsiveness to clients and other professionals
Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
High School diploma
Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification preferred
Two to Four years of prior transactional legal experience required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
In office position
Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.
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Title: Practice Support Lawyer
Company: K&L Gates
Location: Austin, TX
