Legal Assistant – In-House Counsel Support

Fred Loya Insurance Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Fred Loya Insurance Agency in Houston seeks a motivated Legal Assistant to support in-house counsel at Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group. The role focuses on providing high-quality administrative and legal support to protect policyholders and the company's legal interests.

You will organize case files, manage calendars, draft legal documents, interact with clients and court staff, and assist with discovery, pleadings, and electronic filings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency with the State E-filing system.
• Proficiency in civil litigation process and rules.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, request necessary documents, and keep cases well-organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
• Draft legal documents and standard letters and assist with drafting pleadings, drafting responses to discovery, drafting motions and orders to file with the court, scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and electronic filings.
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
• Review, document, and distribute mail and e-mails as necessary.
• Required knowledge of the litigation process including opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions and pleadings, maintaining and scheduling appointments, and assisting in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Organized

Independent

Professional demeanor

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

State E-filing system

Job description

Fred Loya Insurance Agency in Houston seeks a motivated Legal Assistant to support in-house counsel at Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group. The role focuses on providing high-quality administrative and legal support to protect policyholders and the company's legal interests.

You will organize case files, manage calendars, draft legal documents, interact with clients and court staff, and assist with discovery, pleadings, and electronic filings.