legal assistant/secretary

Synectics

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation Format, Establish Priorities, Insurance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
Today

Experienced Litigation Legal Secretary - Galleria Area

A well-established mid-sized law firm in the Galleria area is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its busy civil litigation team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters
  • Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
  • Manage heavy calendaring, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings
  • Coordinate scheduling with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
  • Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filing procedures
  • Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
  • Perform transcription and document formatting as needed
  • Manage incoming calls, emails, and attorney communications professionally
  • Ensure compliance with firm procedures and court requirements
Qualifications
  • Minimum 6 years of Legal Secretary experience in complex civil litigation
  • Experience in insurance defense or insurance coverage litigation preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Texas state and federal court filing procedures
  • Excellent grammar, proofreading, and communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment
  • Professional demeanor with a positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
Schedule
  • Full-time
  • Monday through Friday
  • In-office position located in the Galleria area

About the Company

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Synectics

Synectics has grown over the years into a national leader in the IT consulting business. There are no real secrets to this growth, but there are some guidelines that we have tried to apply consistently over time, including: quick response to advances in technology; unhesitating adoption of all employer/employee legislation; and prompt revision of our internal processes to meet the ever-changing demands of our market.

We aim to become more valuable to our clients by providing excellent service at a competitive price in an efficient, timely and sustainable manner. We also aim to become more beloved by our employees by providing opportunities for learning and career growth, appealing compensation plans, and a sense of well-being derived from the knowledge that our company is strong, successful and sensibly managed.

We truly believe in shared economic prosperity and toward that end, we seek out diversity owned firms for the services and products we purchase. In all our endeavors, we never forget that we are in a “people” business, and we treat our employees, our clients, our applicants, our service providers, our colleagues and our neighbors respectfully, graciously, professionally and fairly, remembering that we earn our reputation every day.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984