Legal Secretary

Lewis Brisbois; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Sick time

Vacation time

Job summary

The Houston office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience to support a minimum of four attorneys. Primary duties include docketing, scheduling, travel, depositions, and meetings, and filing/serving state and federal documents.

Create legal documents, open new matters, and handle various financial tasks. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401k with employer match, and sick

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum five (5) years of legal experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Docketing and scheduling of appointments, including travel.
• Schedule depositions and various meetings.
• File and serve documents in state and federal courts.
• Create legal documents and open new matters.
• Process various financial-related tasks.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Houston, TX office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements

• High school diploma
• At least five (5) years of legal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment