Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary - Appellate

Litigation Legal SecretaryOur client, a growing Houston area law firm, is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Secretary to join their team.Qualified candidates will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Provides administrative support to litigation attorneys in the practice of law.Assists in preparing for hearings, trials, mediation, arbitration, depositions, meetings, etc. in a fast-paced, high volume litigation practice.Maintains, organizes, and manages electronic and paper client files.Knowledge of state and federal litigation deadlines - Dockets/calendars deadlines.Exercises discretion and maintains information of a confidential nature.Experience using a document management system; preferably iManage.Ability to E-file in State and Federal court.Assist with travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements.Maintain attorney calendars.Open new client/matter files, request conflict checks.Complete check requests/tracking.Assist with timekeeping.Superior written and communication skills.Handles multiple tasks simultaneously.Works occasional overtime, as needed.Adhere to Firm policies and procedures as outlined in the Firm Handbooks.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Three (3) plus years of recent litigation experience in a law firm; preferably insurance defense.Advanced knowledge of the litigation process; rules of procedure; excellent litigation, secretarial, grammar, and proofreading skills.High proficiency in MS Office Suite.Ability to operate standard office equipment.Ability to turn constructive feedback into best practices for future use.Ability to adapt to change and new technology.Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, courts and opposing counsel and be proactive about seeking clarification of ambiguities.Ability to read and understand attorney mail and email.Ability to work positively within a team environment.Typing speed of 65+ words per minute.Featured benefitsMedical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance