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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP · 1 day ago

Legal Practice Assistant

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant for its Houston, TX office to support litigation and transactional attorneys. The role involves providing client service, managing documents, scheduling, and assisting attorneys with compliance and administrative tasks.

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Responsibilities

Provide outstanding client service through email, telephonic and in-person communications with clients
Proofreading and reviewing all written work, including correspondence, memos and transaction documents for content, context, and typos
Prepare documents for client review and signature
Manage transaction software, such as DocuSign
Schedule meetings and conference rooms
Assist attorneys with compliance with firm billing and timekeeping requirements
Review and edit client bills to ensure conformance with client billing requirements
Manage conflicts checks, new client matter openings, and engagement and waiver letters
Maintain attorneys’ bar and professional memberships
Manage attorneys’ travel portfolios, including making travel arrangements, maintain travel profiles, and calendar travel
Handle expense reimbursements
Perform other duties required based upon the unique practice of the attorney, such as, but not limited to, administrative work, practice development initiatives, and committee projects and responsibilities

Qualification

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointTechnical skillsElectronic document managementOrganizedClient serviceBilingual English/SpanishOral communicationWritten communicationDetail orientedTeam collaboration

Required

Strong technical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Minimum of seven years related experience with big law and/or corporate legal department
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to demonstrate the highest level of client service and response
Organized and detail oriented
Understands deadlines and possesses a sense of urgency
Independent worker, ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner
Demonstrates ability to communicate in a proficient, tactful, and confident manner with external clients and coworkers
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Punctual and reliable
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with electronic document management systems

Preferred

College degree preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Company

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

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Our 39 offices on both sides of the Atlantic provide a breadth of legal experience and services to meet our clients’ needs, without losing the intimacy of being deeply connected to our local communities.

H1B Sponsorship

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.23M
Key Investors
HSBC
2022-04-06Debt Financing· $5.23M

Leadership Team

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David Attanasio
Partner
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Elizabeth O. Temple
Chair Emeritus
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