LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY - HOUSTON, TX.
With over 190 attorneys from offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles and Shreveport, Kean Miller serves the legal needs of the people, businesses and industries that drive the regional economy. Our people provide creative solutions, unique strategies and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.
Kean Miller is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary in our Houston Office.
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; possess excellent organizational, time management, word processing, proofreading, and strong multi-tasking skills. This position would support multiple probate litigation attorneys. Prior experience in probate litigation not required; however, must be able to work well with the team and have a strong desire to learn this area of law.
Duties:
- Perform word processing of drafts, revisions, and final documents for client-related matters, including correspondence, engagement letters, memoranda, bills, timesheets and project work, as needed. This includes proofreading and redlining work for accuracy of content and format.
- Work closely with attorneys and assist with the preparation of court filings and organization of pleadings, memoranda, discovery
- E-files documents with various state and federal courts
- Maintains files, including organizing electronic filings, served documents, correspondence, and other documents on the firm’s document management system (NetDocs) for active files
- Open new client/matter client files.
- Maintain calendars and client contacts.
- Coordinate travel and meeting logistics including scheduling, arranging videoconferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment; preparing presentation materials.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum three-five years of experience as a litigation secretary
- Strong organizational and proofreading skills and an attention to detail
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Experience:
- Excellent technology skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Comfortable with using large electronic document management systems and remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Skype for Business, WebEx, Microsoft Teams).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both virtually and in-person.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to anticipate needs and take action without requiring detailed direction in relation to routine responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and to engender trust.
What Kean Miller Offers:
Kean Miller provides its employees with competitive salaries and a full paid benefits package, a great work environment, stability, generous paid-time off and contributes to a 401k plan.
How to Apply:
Please send a confidential resume to hr@keanmiller.com
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