Jr. Legal Assistant - Plaintiff Litigation

Our client, a nationally recognized plaintiff's law firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced Junior Paralegal to join their growing Houston-area office. This position will support trial attorneys and staff in high stakes litigation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On a day-to-day basis, works primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or other team members to most effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs.
• Manage busy calendars and constantly evolving schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, meetings and events.
• E-filing in state and federal courts, docketing deadlines, and trial preparation.
• Prepare and revise a wide variety of documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and legal materials. Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.
• Schedule depositions and prepare hearing notebooks. Assist in trial preparation as needed. Process expense reports. Receive, place, and screen telephone calls as required. Schedule conference calls, coordinate and schedule travel.
• Provide assistance to other Legal Secretaries within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet Firm and client needs. Organize and prioritize workload to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.
• Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.

• Thorough knowledge of a plaintiff personal injury litigation practice includes an understanding and knowledge of court practices, requirements and deadlines in both state and federal courts.
• Proficiency in e-filing in state and federal courts, docketing deadlines, trial preparation and calendaring deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases independently and effectively from file to trial.
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive work ethic, the ability to anticipate needs, strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, a flexible schedule and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively as a team.
• Willingness to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

• Minimum of 3+ years as a litigation legal secretary. (Required)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.