A top-tier personal injury
law firm in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Junior Legal
Assistant to support a high-performing litigation
team. The firm is nationally recognized for securing record-setting verdicts
and settlements and is committed to aggressive client advocacy, integrity, and
teamwork.
Position Overview:
This role requires a proactive legal professional with 3+ years of
litigation support experience, strong organizational skills, and the
ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is
highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent
support.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
On a day-to-day basis, works primarily under the
direction of the Senior Legal Assistant and 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 Assistants
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.
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.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 drivers license and ability to travel as
needed.