Our client, a thriving Houston area law firm, is experiencing growth and seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant. This position requires the willingness to learn appellate law and support attorneys in both litigation and appeals. This position is a direct hire/permanent opportunity and comes with a competitive benefits package and compensation structure. Currently, the firm allows for 1 remote day per week to provide flexibility for the right candidate.
Job 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.
- Mark and generate tables for lengthy briefs, enhancing organizational and navigational aspects.
- Develop e-briefs by expertly adding hyperlinks to internal cross-references, citations to evidence, and authorities for easy access and reference.
- 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.
Job Requirements:
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a legal secretary, supporting appellate law attorneys.
- 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.
- 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.