Office Coordinator/ Legal Assistant-Law Firm
Burnett SpecialistsAustin, TX
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Job Description
Prestigious global AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Office Coordinator/ Legal Assistant to be responsible for the daily execution of firm policies and procedures as well as providing administrative support to two trial attorneys.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS· Supervises work of non-attorney personnel and allocates overflow of work; schedules temporary coverage in accordance with office policies; determines staffing needs; maintains time and attendance records.· Supports the performance review process by providing employee performance feedback, as appropriate, and sources evaluation forms for the Office Managing Partner.· Coordinates hiring, employee relations, and termination of non-attorney personnel with the affected attorneys and the firm-wide Human Resources department.· Provides orientation for new attorney and staff personnel by collecting their personnel and accounting forms; instructing on office facilities, equipment and procedures; scheduling computer training by firm-wide training staff; explaining benefit plans; obtaining office supplies; obtains the office pass, lobby listing, etc., from building management.· Coordinates training sessions with outside vendors such as Lexis and Westlaw.· Maintains appropriate levels of office supplies consistent with firm purchasing practices.· Ensures the operation and maintenance of all office equipment including printers, copiers, and fax machines, is consistent with firm practices and vendor agreements.· Assists the IS department with local IS issues.· Where appropriate, and consistent with firm contracts, interacts with third party vendors for copier, supply, fax machine, food vendor and cleaning service issues.· Interacts with building management for maintenance and other ordinary course issues.· Assists as needed with office planning, construction, and related projects.· Provides legal assistant support to two trial attorneys, including managing calendars, coordinating depositions and trial schedules, preparing and formatting pleadings and correspondence, organizing case files, e-filing documents, and facilitating trial preparation.· Coordinates video conferences, meetings, and office-wide administrative functions; assists with office planning and special projects.· Performs additional duties as needed to support attorneys and ensure efficient office operations.QUALIFICATIONSEducation: High School Diploma required. Associate's degree preferred.Experience: Minimum five years of applicable experience.
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