Litigation Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary needed for Thriving National Law Firm! This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Mallory Schreiner Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $55,000 - $85,000 per year A bit about us: Thriving national firm! Why join us? We offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave & Life Insurance. Job Details Job Details: Our law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our dynamic team. We specialize in high-stakes litigation, and we need a professional who is familiar with the intricacies of the legal system to help us manage our caseload. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our legal team, coordinating with clients, and ensuring that our office runs smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities: 1. Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our litigation team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements. 2. Prepare and manage legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 3. Navigate the e-filing system and perform docketing duties, keeping track of important deadlines and court dates. 4. Utilize knowledge of Texas court rules, federal and state defense, and other legal procedures to assist attorneys with case preparation. 5. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders. 6. Maintain an organized and efficient filing system, including a digital database of all relevant case documents. 7. Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and other necessary tasks. 8. Conduct legal research as required and assist attorneys in preparing for depositions and court proceedings. Qualifications: 1. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary, preferably within a law firm setting. 2. Proficient in Texas court rules, docketing, e-filing, federal and state court defense. 3. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 4. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, clients, and other external contacts. 5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal research software. 6. Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures, with a strong attention to detail. 7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information. 8. Paralegal certification or equivalent legal qualification is preferred. Join our team and become an integral part of a firm that values dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. We look forward to welcoming a motivated Consulting Litigation Legal Secretary to our team who will help us continue to deliver top-notch legal services to our clients. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Jobot