Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Jackson Walker LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join their Houston office. This exciting full-time role involves providing specialized administrative support to attorneys, ensuring the delivery of quality legal services. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing client communications, and maintaining organized case files. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for the legal field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm environment.
• Proficient in legal document preparation and formatting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and communicate with clients.
• Draft legal documents and maintain organized files.
• Manage deadlines and coordinate travel arrangements.

Skills

Legal document formatting

MS Office proficiency

Document Management System

Time entry and e-Filing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

iManage

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

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Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Office Administrator

Jackson Walker, Texas’ largest law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant in our Houston office. The Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing complex and specialized secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer service: answer phone lines and communicate with clients.
• Draft standard pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Perform e-filings, prepare pleadings notebooks, update indexes, and prepare exhibits.
• Maintain and organize files.
• Participate in the timely review and submission of prebills and/or client bills.
• Accurately file court documents both electronically and in document form and determine and follow any local or judge specific requirements related to same.
• Coordinate and make arrangements for travel and meetings.
• Accurately prepare and submit client intake forms.
• Regularly update client files, notebooks, and pleading indices.
• Maintain attorney-specific case lists, charts, and status of cases and outcomes.
• Enter, review, and revise timesheets accurately.
• Proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Understand and comply with office policies concerning file management, case lists, filing, and recordkeeping.
• Effectively manage and monitor calendaring of deadlines and key dates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient knowledge of legal documents, formatting, table of contents and table of authorities, styles, track changes, inserting and labeling pdf documents, and converting pdf documents to Word.
• Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience working with a Document Management System (iManage experience a plus).
• Experience with time entry, e-Filing, and database software.
• Experience opening files and running conflict checks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; demonstrated understanding of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to work effectively and proactively within a team environment.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently and to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential documents and information appropriately.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ prior experience in a law firm environment

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise and temperature.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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