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About Cokinos Young
Well known for its construction law expertise since 1989, Cokinos Young offers a broad array of legal services delivered with a commitment to efficiency, value, and client service. Clients benefit from our extensive experience on a wide range of projects in both the public and private sectors. Cokinos Young prides itself on a vibrant culture of cooperation and collaboration and welcomes all qualified candidates looking to join our growing team of professionals. Today, we are a firm of approximately 100 lawyers across Texas and on both coasts.
The Firm is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary in our Houston office. This dynamic position involves a combination of administrative, organizational, client service, and communication tasks to support a team of Houston attorneys. You will work under the supervision of an attorney team and will provide support on assigned legal cases and tasks. The firm offers a competitive benefits and compensation package and a supportive team environment and culture.
The optimal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and competencies in Microsoft Word, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills. Apply today and join our team.
Responsibilities for Litigation Secretary- Provide secretarial support to 3-5 attorneys
- Manage case deadlines and filings
- Assist with trial preparation and research
- Maintain/enter billable time entries for attorneys
- Transcribe, prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and communications
- Organize legal documents in the document management system
- Maintain court docket (including calendaring docket control orders)
- Prepare document outlines, including motions and petitions
- Schedule court hearings, depositions, and other proceedings
- Effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
- Source and verify important case intelligence
- Familiarity with construction law and liens is a plus but not required.
- Answer phone calls and emails, take notes/messages and redirect calls and messages when appropriate.
- Maintain attorney calendars
Qualifications of Litigation Secretary- Associate degree or equivalent legal degree preferred
- 5+ years of legal secretary experience
- Notary public desired
- Basic level of experience using office machinery (printers, fax machines, photocopiers, etc)
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Teams, and other business technologies
- Experience with document management software is a plus.
- Sensitivity to confidential documents and information
- Ability to multitask while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy in a high-paced, dynamic environment
- Proven experience working in a professional office environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High standards of client service
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently to accomplish routine tasks
- Great team player
Pay/Salary: Commensurate with experience. Pay includes a year-end performance-based bonus.
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday (plus occasional overtime)
Location/In-person preferred/2-day remote hybrid options
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K and Profit Sharing