Legal Assistant

Thompson and Horton LLP seeks a full-time legal assistant located in Houston to join our team. This position will be responsible for performing a variety of legal administrative tasks to support our attorneys. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be well organized, and be highly motivated. Essential FunctionsAnswers and directs telephone calls promptly, taking messages and following up when necessary Prepares and tracks packages and mail sent using best delivery method Calendars applicable deadlines and monitors all attorney calendars daily, while keeping up to date with upcoming deadlinesProvides files and other materials necessary for any attorney meetings, court appearances, etc. Initiates communication with attorneys regarding due date(s) for important assignment(s) and when such assignments will be completedFiles documents and ensures that all filing is up-to-date and in the appropriate placementAssists with document production and files documents with federal and state courts as requestedDownloads filed documents and exhibits and timely saves them to our document management system Creates templates, table of authority/contents upon requestCoordinates all arrangements for attorney travel (when necessary)Prepare and submit expense reports for attorneysAssists with billing tasks, including prebill editsInputs time as necessary, with accuracy, and within set deadlinesAccurately and timely prepares binders for interviews, depositions, hearings, and trialUndertakes file management - opening, closing, and retrieval of client files and highly confidential case files under supervision of an attorneyPrepares formal correspondence and letters on Firm letterheadManages multiple priorities and meets deadlinesCoordinates conference registrations on as-needed basisRequirementsMinimum of 1-3 years of experience in a legal assistant role Working knowledge of: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, AdobeExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize tasks effectivelyBenefits Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceDisability InsuranceLife Insurance401(k)Paid Time OffPaid Parking