Legal Secretary: Docs, Scheduling & Client Support

Donato Brown Pool & Moehlmann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Donato Brown Pool & Moehlmann PLLC in Houston, TX is seeking a legal secretary to support paralegals and attorneys. The role involves document preparation, filing, scheduling, correspondence, client support, billing, court support, database management, and maintaining confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office, and a high school diploma or higher. Prior experience in a legal environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting lawyers or paralegals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document Preparation: assist in creating legal documents and ensure proper formatting and proofreading.
• Filing and Organizing: maintain physical and electronic files and ensure easy retrieval of documents.
• Scheduling and Calendaring: manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings and court dates.
• Communication and Correspondence: handle inquiries, draft routine emails, and communicate with clients and court personnel.
• Client Support: assist clients with scheduling and gathering necessary documents.
• Billing and Accounting: assist in processing vendor invoices and related tasks.
• Court Support: provide administrative support during court proceedings and organize exhibits.
• Legal Database Management: update legal databases and templates.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: maintain strict client confidentiality.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Word processing

Communication

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Donato Brown Pool & Moehlmann PLLC in Houston, TX is seeking a legal secretary to support paralegals and attorneys. The role involves document preparation, filing, scheduling, correspondence, client support, billing, court support, database management, and maintaining confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office, and a high school diploma or higher. Prior experience in a legal environment is preferred.