Legal Support Assistant – Tax & ERISA Team

About the role

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join its Tax and ERISA team in Richmond, VA. The role provides comprehensive administrative assistance to attorneys and clients, ensuring smooth operation of legal matters.

Key responsibilities

• Enter attorney time daily, process expenses, and manage billing entries in iTimekeep.
• Maintain client matter files, both electronic in iManage and hard‑copy, following firm policies.
• Organize calendars, contacts, inboxes, and route internal and external mail.
• Assist with client invoice preparation, narrative edits, and transmittal letters.
• Support attorneys in managing electronic materials, moving emails and attachments to appropriate iManage folders.
• Monitor workrooms for compliance with records policies and ensure timely file closure.
• Provide general office support such as answering phones and handling correspondence.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Experience in a professional services or legal support environment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent typing and word‑processing skills.
• Ability to follow firm and client guidelines for time entry and billing.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with iManage document management system.
• Basic knowledge of iTimekeep and Interaction platforms.