Legal Assistant: E-Filings, Calendars & Docs Support

Vorys,-Sater,-Seymour-and-Pease-LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Vorys is seeking a Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys within a practice group. You will prepare documents, filings, and manage electronic and paper files, while coordinating calendars and deadlines to ensure timely work.

You will delegate tasks, review reports, and assist with file openings and conflict checks, contributing to an efficient team and high-quality client service from day one.

Qualifications

• Excellent spelling and proofreading skills.
• Typing speed of 45+ words per minute.
• Proven ability to delegate tasks and collaborate.
• Knowledge of court filing procedures, including e-filing.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practice-specific documents, court filings and e-filings.
• Update electronic and hard-copy files and organize pleadings.
• Delegate tasks to team members based on workload and priority.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings and deadlines.
• Open new files, run conflict checks and maintain records.
• Support other attorneys and paralegals as needed.

Skills

Excellent spelling & proofreading

Typing 45+ wpm

Delegation & teamwork

Court filing procedures

Multitasking & organization

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma

Minimum 3 years' experience in legal support

Tools

MS Excel

iManage

Chrome River

PDF conversions

Job description

Vorys is seeking a Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys within a practice group. You will prepare documents, filings, and manage electronic and paper files, while coordinating calendars and deadlines to ensure timely work.

You will delegate tasks, review reports, and assist with file openings and conflict checks, contributing to an efficient team and high-quality client service from day one.