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About the Role

This position performs complex administrative support for the Lawyer Recruiting and Development team, assisting with special projects and maintaining confidentiality. The role is crucial for supporting departmental administrative functions firm-wide.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative responsibilities for Chief Lawyer Recruiting and Development Partner and LRD team management, including meeting, travel, and event coordination.
Prepares and submits timely manual and electronic expense reimbursement and other payment requests for LRD team management.
Drafts and edits complex correspondence and other documents, maintaining them appropriately in iManage.
Works with IT to update the structure and security levels in iManage as instructed.
Prepares, formats, proofreads, compiles, and distributes agendas, reports, presentations, memoranda, evaluations, correspondence, and other confidential materials.
Provides support to the Chief Lawyer Recruiting and Development Partner, Associate Director Lawyer Resources, and Talent Development Managers on monitoring and tracking lawyer development and implementing programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
College degree preferred.
Experience in a professional services office or other legal support experience preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills.
Accurate typing and word processing skills.
Ability to pay strict attention to detail.
High quality spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, and high stress tolerance.
Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.
Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading, and keyboard usage.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to receive and convey detailed information through written and oral communications.
Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds.
Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning, and memory.
Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice.
Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team.
Must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform all responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Microsoft Office
Typing
Word processing
Attention to detail
Spelling
Punctuation
Grammar
Organizational skills
Working under pressure
Patience
Diplomacy
Stress tolerance
Prioritization
Adaptability
Visual acuity
Written communication
Oral communication
Teamwork

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional services office experience preferred
Legal support experience preferred

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
College degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$66,500 to $83,000

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Salaries
Bonuses
Range of benefits and wellness options

About the Company

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is an international law firm.

Equal Opportunity

EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by the OFCCP.