Overview
Practice Support Team Specialist/Corporate Legal Assistant Jobs in Austin, Texas, USA at Husch Blackwell LLP
Practice Support Team Specialist (Corporate Legal Assistant)
Job Category:
Administrative Support
Requisition Number: PRACT
002500
Posted:
February 7, 2025
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Locations
Multiple Locations, United States
Austin Office: 111 Congress Ave, Suite 1400, Austin, TX 78701, USA
About Husch Blackwell LLP
Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. We believe that diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes and are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Position Overview
The Practice Support Team Specialist (Corporate Legal Assistant) is responsible for providing point of contact administrative support to assigned attorneys within a specific Practice Specialty Center. This role involves managing multiple projects and priorities, delegating specific duties to other teams, and working collaboratively within the Practice Support Team. Essential job duties include:
Coordinating all workflow for assigned attorneys, delegating specific tasks to other teams, including follow-up and quality control.
Preparing documents: typing, transcribing, revising, and proofreading legal documents accurately, prioritizing assignments, and meeting specific deadlines on projects.
Coordinating schedules: assisting in coordinating timekeeper calendars, meeting arrangements, travel arrangements, and preparing itineraries.
Coordinating accounting administrative functions: handling client billing matters, preparing billing letters and financial updates, and assisting attorneys with tracking and monitoring budgets.
Processing new client/matter intake: preparing and processing new matter forms, requesting conflict checks, and opening new files.
Processing mail: reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications, preparing outgoing mail and faxes, and ensuring all attachments are included.
Providing general administrative support: maintaining attorney contacts, tracking requirements related to CLE and memberships.
Working collaboratively in a team: demonstrating effective teamwork and communication with team members and participating in regular team meetings.
Effectively using team software to log and manage workflow.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred.
3-5 years of legal experience with a heavy focus on Corporate Law required.
Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Previous transcription experience preferred.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and much more.
Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
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Title: Practice Support Team Specialist/Corporate Legal Assistant
Company: Husch Blackwell LLP
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical, Law/Legal
