Paralegal

Job description

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Paralegal in our Houston office. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with preparation of complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities and other tasks related to the Tax & ERISA practice group. Provides leadership in supporting firm, office and team initiatives and in support of management directives. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Preparing Gift Tax Returns and Estate Tax Returns. - Keeping track of probate schedule, drafting the required documents for the attorney's signature and filing with the court. - General Estate Administration. - Files and/or e-files documents with various governmental or other entities, as requested. - Actively participates in firm and team sponsored training opportunities. - Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and other timekeeping expectations set forth by the firm. Maintains current and accurate daily time log; inputs time records into firm’s time and accounting systems according to firm and outside counsel guideline. Accounts for complete workday. QUALIFICATIONS: EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disab...