Litigation Legal Assistant - Fast-Paced Growth & Benefits

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,117 - 63,204; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

401K plan with employer contributions

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

A national specialty litigation firm in Houston is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of litigation secretarial experience and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal correspondence, maintaining attorneys' calendars, and preparing conflict of interest checks. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years litigation secretarial experience.
• Positive attitude and ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence, proofreading for errors.
• Prepare conflict of interest checks, open new files, and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars with important dates.
• Be familiar with State and Federal court filings, including electronic submissions.
• Organize and prioritize tasks under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Timeliness

Confidentiality

Tools

iManage

Outlook

Job description

A national specialty litigation firm in Houston is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of litigation secretarial experience and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal correspondence, maintaining attorneys' calendars, and preparing conflict of interest checks. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.