Job Description

Established 20 year old law firm in the Houston Galleria area is seeking a Legal Secretary with 3+ years experience. Candidates must have strong analytical skills, organized and a team player and be able to work with minimal supervision. Excellent computer skills are required including, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Candidates must know E-filing and be very familiar with court systems. This position requires time management and organizational skills. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supporting a key Attorney and two Associates

· Strong skill set and heavy court filing experience

· Heavy calendaring and knowledge to know everything that must be calendared

· E-filing of documents

· Assist attorney in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediation by preparing notebooks and/or gathering documents and information

· Contacting Courts for hearing dates, trial dates

· Contacting opposing counsel for scheduling depositions, mediations, trial settings, and hearings

· Redact and bates stamp documents for production

SKILLS DESIRED

· Strong organizational skills

· Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions

· 3+ years secretarial, professional assistant or legal administrative experience

· Excellent verbal and written communication skill

· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Compensation dependent on experience.

Company Description

Insurance Defense Law Firm