Legal Secretary: Trial Prep, Calendar Master, & Docs Pro

Pappas Grubbs Price PC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pappas Grubbs Price PC is seeking a skilled legal secretary for a fast-paced Houston office. The role requires 3+ years of full-time experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Imanage.

Responsibilities include maintaining attorney calendars, drafting pleadings and filings, and coordinating depositions, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing demands in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of full-time experience as a legal secretary.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office and case management applications such as Imanage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining attorney calendars and schedules.
• Filing case documents in an organized manner for easy access.
• Drafting documents such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence.
• Electronic filing/e‑service of pleadings and discovery.
• Assist attorney in preparation of hearings and upcoming depositions.
• Maintain organized and thorough documentation for every case.
• Take initiative in order to meet client and customer needs.
• Communication with vendors to set up depositions and other meetings.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Client relations

Confidentiality

Trial prep

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Imanage

DropBox

FTP client

Pacer

Westlaw

iTimekeep

Job description

Pappas Grubbs Price PC is seeking a skilled legal secretary for a fast-paced Houston office. The role requires 3+ years of full-time experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Imanage.

Responsibilities include maintaining attorney calendars, drafting pleadings and filings, and coordinating depositions, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing demands in a professional environment.