Job Description

Job ID#: 29295

Our Client a growing firm with a great reputation in the Texas market.  They are adding a legal assistant to the busy trial team.  Hybrid schedule and paid benefits are a few of the reasons why this could be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and typing various types of documents, including correspondence, pleadings, memoranda and other such documents specific to the litigation practice area.
• Proofreading and redlining work for accuracy, format, grammar, and punctuation.
• Prepare e-filings and court pleadings in federal and local courts. Must know court rules, procedures and calendaring requirements.
• Schedules/calendars appointments such as depositions, document productions, client meetings, trials, court hearings and appearances; coordinate travel arrangements as necessary.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail.
• Perform secretarial functions associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports and expense reports.
• Inputs attorney and other timekeeper’s time; reviews for accuracy and corrects errors.
• Performs any other administrative tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to type at least 75 words per minute with accuracy.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Thorough familiarity with legal terminology pertinent to general legal concepts and specific area(s) of assignment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through completion.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to work irregular hours as needed is a must.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, advance or college degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience required.

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