Location: Dallas
Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Legal Support Assistant supporting the Investment Funds practice, reporting to the Office Administrator.

The role will work in the Dallas office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys and other administrative personnel, as assigned, in an environment where superior client service is emphasized and practiced. All job duties must be performed with a commitment to superior client service, producing quality work products, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities of this position include:

· Assist attorneys in daily activities, including drafting and editing documents, arranging travel, preparing travel itineraries, processing expense reports, check requests, scanning, copying, coordinating incoming/outgoing mail, faxes and emails, assisting clients, screening vendors, and practice group coordination.

· Set up and maintain case and client files in document management system.

· Process new business intake and related forms, client bills, and time reports.

· Time entry, answering phones and taking messages, scheduling appointments, practice events, and coordinating meetings and calls for both client and practice group activities.

· Copy, distribute, send (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), file and otherwise handle completed work.

· Proofread and redline work for accuracy of copy, format, grammar, punctuation and syntax.

· Research information as requested by clients or attorneys.

· Maintain client contacts and working groups list

· Coordinate work as needed with office, firm and third-party service departments, including Document Services, IT, Office Services, Conference Services, and Finance.

· Provide back-up assistance, as needed, to attorneys or others in the practice group who require support.

· Accept overflow work from the Office Administrator and the Secretary Coordinators as needed.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

· Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

· Minimum of 1 year of related internship or professional services experience preferred.

· Demonstrated proficiency in WORD 10, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

· Ability to type at least 60 words per minute with accuracy

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation

· Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to organize self and others

· Demonstrated strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately when under pressure, meet deadlines and facilitate solutions.

· Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

· Well developed and professional interpersonal skills including the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, take initiative, set priorities, meet deadlines and milestones for projects and see projects through to completion

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, manage attorney expectations, and respond to changing priorities

· Ability to establish effective working relationships within the office and firm, and with clients, vendors and others outside the firm

· Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities

· Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners

· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client and office information, the office and firm, and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values

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Required Skills

Required Experience

• Relevant PhD degree required, with a strong computational biology or computer science focus.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of modern molecular biology and/or chemistry tools required, including next-generation sequencing methods; single-cell and spatial genomics.
• A proven track record in computational methods development required;
• Ability to work in an independent manner with minimal supervision but having a strong collaborative personality required;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment required;
• Strong research, problem solving, and communication skills (both written and oral) required, coupled with a strong attention to detail and scientific curiosity; and,
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills required.

****Competencies

• Technical and Professional Skills: Consistently demonstrates skills and knowledge relevant for current role; strives to expand the depth and breadth of technical and professional skills; works with a high level of integrity; exhibits focus and discipline; appropriately prioritizes, manages expectations, and delivers on commitments.
• **Collaborative & Communicative: **Models collaboration and teamwork; brings out the best in others; effectively works with all levels, internally and externally; respects and embraces diversity of perspective; communicates clearly and listens carefully; uses good judgment as to what to communicate and when to do so.
• **Adaptable & Innovative: **Adaptable and embraces change; develops new insights and pursues improvements and efficiency; fosters exchange of new ideas and willing to challenge the status quo; takes initiative and is solution-oriented; engages in work with passion and curiosity.

****Mentoring Plan

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be expected to meet regularly with Dr. Vickovic at NYGC and Columbia University’s Biomedical Engineering Department. This individual will also interact regularly with faculty at both institutions. The fellow will participate in regular group meetings at both NYGC and Columbia, and will participate in meetings of NYC-wide working groups.

Salary

The pay range for this position is $58,500-68,000 per year; base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, NYGC offers a $1,000 per month taxable postdoctoral housing allowance and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as well as generous time off.

About the New York Genome Center

The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. NYGC scientists and staff are furthering new approaches to diagnosing and treating neurological diseases and cancer through their unique capabilities in whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state-of-the art analytics, and the development of genomic tools. NYGC concentrates specifically on disease-based research in the following areas: neuropsychiatric disease (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar); neurodegenerative disease (ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s), and cancer.

Located in Lower Manhattan, the New York Genome Center was founded by and remains closely affiliated with the leading academic medical centers and research universities in the New York region, engaging in research projects with and for these institutions. Essential to our collaborative work is an outstanding faculty, whose members typically hold a joint appointment at NYGC and a partner university. They support our scientific mission by conducting independent research in areas of mutual interest to us and the wider scientific community.

Equal Opportunity

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the core mission at the NYGC. We strive to create a workplace environment that is welcoming and fair to all regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, or religion. We believe that when people of various backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives work together in an inclusive and equitable environment we gain new and valuable perspectives that otherwise would have been missed. Valuing and supporting all NYGC employees as individuals while helping them realize their full potential is critical to promoting greater collaboration, innovation, and discovery – fostering a sense of belonging for our greatest strength, our people. We recognize that there is still work to be done that will require sustained commitment from the entire organization.

The New York Genome Center is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The New York Genome Center takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

FLSA Status – Exempt

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.