The Recruiting Group - Houston, TX
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
Houston, TX
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Litigation Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant position at a Houston law firm involves supporting attorneys in both litigation and appellate law. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage legal documents, e-file submissions, and assist with case management while maintaining organized client files. This is a direct hire opportunity with a hybrid work model, allowing for one remote day per week.
Responsibilities
- Create, revise, and maintain a diverse range of legal documents with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- E-file documents with various state and federal courts to ensure efficient and compliant submissions.
- Maintain client files, ensuring well-organized electronic filings, served documents, correspondence, and other case-related materials on the firm's shared server for active files.
- Efficiently retrieve cases via Westlaw to support attorneys in their research endeavors.
- Assist with various stages of case management, including preparation of trial exhibits.
- Perform administrative tasks, including time entry for assigned lawyers, travel arrangements, deposition scheduling, date calendaring, answering telephones, sorting and distributing incoming mail, and file management.
- Coordinate meetings, correspondence, and travel arrangements for assigned lawyers with clients and firm members.
Requirements
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a legal secretary, supporting attorneys with an appellate practice OR defense trial practice.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of state and federal court rules and filing procedures to ensure adherence to all regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook to produce high-quality legal documents and maintain smooth communication.
- Ability to edit briefs using Microsoft Word Styles (Table of Authorities and Table of Contents).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines, exhibiting flexibility and adaptability when needed.
- Willingness to occasionally work overtime to meet critical project requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Flexible work schedule with one remote day per week
