Litigation Legal Assistant — Deadline-Driven Support

Thompson & Horton LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Parking

Job summary

Thompson and Horton LLP in Houston seeks a full-time legal assistant to support attorneys with a variety of administrative and legal tasks. The role includes calendar management, document production, and coordination of travel and meetings.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of litigation experience and strong proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe, along with excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience in a legal assistant role.
• Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Answers and directs telephone calls promptly, taking messages and following up when necessary.
• Prepares and tracks packages and mail using best delivery method.
• Monitors attorney calendars daily and tracks deadlines.
• Provides files and materials for meetings, court appearances, etc.
• Files documents and ensures up-to-date filing in appropriate location.
• Assists with document production and filings with courts as requested.
• Creates templates and tables of authorities/contents on request.
• Coordinates attorney travel arrangements when needed.
• Prepares and submits expense reports for attorneys.
• Assists with billing tasks, including prebill edits.
• Inputs time with accuracy and within deadlines.
• Prepares binders for interviews, depositions, hearings, and trial.

Skills

Litigation support

Multitasking

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Thompson and Horton LLP in Houston seeks a full-time legal assistant to support attorneys with a variety of administrative and legal tasks. The role includes calendar management, document production, and coordination of travel and meetings.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of litigation experience and strong proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe, along with excellent communication and multitasking abilities.