associate

attorney

receptionist/administrative assistant

financial lawyer

Hunton Andrews Kurth

This was my first document review project, so I cannot really say how my Hunton & Williams experience would compare to working with another firm. However, the working conditions were not unpleasant, and the supervising attorney we had from H&W was very easy to work with and made her needs clear at all times.

I expected this to be a short-term assignment, and were pleasantly surprised to see the scope of the work expand. The project lasted almost 13 months. Along the way there were other projects offered that started at higher pay rates, but most in our group felt more secure staying with the ongoing project for which there was no end in sight.

We sat at tables of two, with three or four tables arranged together in a square or U shape, so there was ample opportunity to get to know each other and to communicate freely among ourselves. This allowed collaborative efforts and undoubtedly improved the accuracy of coding (such as for topics and responsiveness.) It also sometimes made the room a bit louder than it would otherwise have been.

On a typical day at work at the Firm, my responsibilities include billing, typing, voluminous research, filings at regulatory and state commissions, keeping track of deadlines, procedural orders and schedules, keeping track of discovery materials and maintaining records in a systematic manner and employ procedures for the fast and easy retrieval of records. My learning in such areas is the ability to take initiative in completing a task in a timely manner. I have had learning in the use of Firm's software to enhance productivity and allow for the smooth running of the organization. The partner with whom I work is flexible and encourages learning. I have great co-workers. While the Firm offers good benefits, there is a general lack of communication, and staff meetings are not encouraged. The most difficult part of the job is that I constantly struggle with time management, in particular when I have several deadlines to meet. The most enjoyable part of my job is working with my co-workers. 



The cons:

A typical day at work is mostly that I am busy getting the work load and projects done.  I am come in very early to start so if another project were to come up, I would be ready to start on project also. I've learned so much for being the Records Department and want to learn more. I've taken online classes at work which the company requires every year and learn new things when I take those classes. I get along with my coworkers. We all have different personalities but we help each other when needed. I also train new employeees in department and work on audit inquiries. I also traveled to another location to help out with work.  Hardest part for me is to leave my work load unattended. I like to keep my area clean, like to have it caught up. Do not like to have it backed up.  The most enjoyable part of working is knowing i've completed a project and ready for the next. I am always looking for projects to keep me busy or where help is needed.

I was the only security guard for this law firm with 10 floors in one building, and 1 floor across the street requiring me to check the card readers. I filled out a daily report including my rounds of checking the floors to make sure there were no problems with the management and building services, and helping the employees whenever possible such as ordering food for employees working overtime. I escorted the female employees to their cars in the garage, and helped out with copying, faxing as necessary or special after hour projects.

A typical day at first was writing answers to Requests for Production, which is what I was hired for, and writing marketing materials for various practice areas. The job changed halfway through when the marketing manager left and we hired a new one, who decided I could better serve the department by becoming a graphic designer. My degrees are in English and political science, and I am not a picture person. Management was always nice, if somewhat remote. Workplace culture was "work until you're exhausted and then work some more," as is usual in boiler-room law firms. The best part of my job was doing the writing and editing I was hired to do because it challenged my ability to think outside the box. The hardest part was not being a graphic designer and having to do that job.

I worked in the Atlanta office until December 2005.  I left for personal reasons.  My commute was very far and I wanted to be closer to my children who were in daycare and elementary school at the time.  But, the firm overall, was a great place to work and offered outstanding benefits. I made friends there that I still keep in touch with even after all these years.  Management was very fair to employees. I only had one problem the entire  9 years I worked for them.  When I brought the problem to the attention of management, my concerns were addressed immediately.  I have to say probably the best large law firm I've every worked for in my career.  Because of the length of time that has lapsed, I cannot state whether things are the same, but at the time I was there, benefits were top knotch!

Hunton & Williams LLP is one of the greatest law firms in DC.  The knowledge I have acquired throughout the years will continue to enhance my career.  My experience in International Arbitration and e-Discovery has been two of the areas that have inspired me the most, while the most difficult has been juggling the schedule of a heavy litigator constantly on the move.  Even with the challenge that presented, it has helped me become a stronger performer with more dedication to getting the job done proficiently and accurately.  I am a team player who looks forward to building solid relationships with similar individuals I work with along the way.  The hardest part of leaving the job behind is severing ties to other employees I have grown to care about and respect over the years.

Hunton has been an extremely pleasant place to work, with very talented attorneys in the Real Estate Finance Group. The work-life balance is reasonable for a large firm with high profile clients and large deals. Management is approachable and  reasonable. Associates are given responsibility and autonomy commensurate with experience and the culture of the firm is unique in that there is very little ego for a place with so many intelligent people doing exemplary work. It is very refreshing and that is probably the best thing about working there - the people are friendly and have no attitude or airs and everyone is willing to teach. I have zero complaints and continue to learn a considerable amount from my colleagues and enjoy my time there.

Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Records Department. Assist in processing incoming information, sort, classify and code material for intergration into Records Management systems. Maintain inventory accountability by performing data entry, document filing, circulation control and periodic audits. Retrieve and reference information for users. Maintain logs and indexes to provide status of information as necessary. Assist in training on record management operations. Support all Records Management policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive material. Maintain customer service skills within the firm on a professional level.

A typical day at work - Mostly very busy days with lots of deadlines to meet. I learned alot about the different areas of the law my firm practiced. Management created a positive/diverse work environment and encouraged continual professional growth; offered training in the office as/if needed. I had great co-workers. They believed in "team-work" and were always willing and ready to assist and supoport each other. The hardest part of the job was having to meet constant/numerous deadlines. The enjoyable part of the job was it was a great place to work. The work environment was the best.

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