We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a law firm in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting attorneys with schedules, calendaring, filings, billing, and timekeeping. This is a high-volume and fast-paced position that involves dealing with highly confidential matters.
Benefits:
- Paid parking
- 401K
- Health and dental insurance
- Employee assistance
- Hybrid schedule possibility
Responsibilities:
- Support the managing partner as well as 3 other partners
- Draft, format, revise, and ensure accuracy of various types of legal, agency, and business documents
- Provide superior customer service to clients, vendors, and colleagues
- Schedule and coordinate depositions, court reporters, and videographers
- Input information into time and billing and document management systems
- Calendar deadlines from incoming mail, pleadings, and hearings
- Open new matters utilizing firm computer program; prepare physical files for new matters; gather necessary information to complete conflicts checks, perform conflict of interest checks, and maintain all client and general files
- Prepare files and submit court filings through State and Federal Courts
- Perform e-filing/service of legal documents and make service on opposing parties
- Schedule appointments, receive and make calls, open and sort mail, make travel arrangements, submit reimbursements/expense reports, and perform other administrative duties as assigned
- Maintain privacy rules by not revealing client information
Qualifications:
- Must have experience as a high-level legal secretary
- Experience supporting attorneys with schedules, calendaring, filings, billing, and time keeping required
- Familiarity with enterprise time and billing systems: SurePoint (LMS), Chrome River, and ITimekeep preferred
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where you can utilize your skills and experience to make a significant impact. If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply now.