Litigation Legal Secretary

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot, an Austin-area litigation firm, seeks an experienced legal secretary with insurance defense background to support our growing team. The role focuses on calendaring, e‑filing, drafting legal documents, and meticulous file management in a fast-paced environment.

You will provide comprehensive support to attorneys, manage complex calendars and court deadlines, and coordinate with clients and court personnel in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal secretary, preferably within litigation and insurance defense.
• Proficient in calendaring and e‑filing, with a strong understanding of court filing systems and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to our team of attorneys, including drafting and editing legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Managing complex calendars, scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
• Handling e‑filing of court documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assisting with case management, including tracking and managing deadlines.
• Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
• Maintaining client files and case materials in an organized and up-to-date manner.

Skills

Litigation

Calendaring

E-filing

Legal documents drafting

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job details

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us

Based in Texas, we are a well established litigation firm seeking an experienced legal secretary with previous insurance defense experience to support our growing team! The award winning firm offers a great work environment and a strong compensation and benefits package!

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary!
• Extremely Competitive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision insurance; PTO and paid holidays, 401(k)

Job Details

Dallas based litigation law firm is seeking an experienced legal secretary to join its Austin office. The successful candidate will have a strong background in litigation, specifically in insurance defense, and will be well-versed in calendaring and e‑filing.

Responsibilities

• 1. Providing comprehensive secretarial support to our team of attorneys, including drafting and editing legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• 2. Managing complex calendars, scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
• 3. Handling e‑filing of court documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• 4. Assisting with case management, including tracking and managing deadlines.
• 5. Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
• 6. Maintaining client files and case materials in an organized and up-to-date manner.

Qualifications

• 1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal secretary, preferably within litigation and insurance defense.
• 2. Proficient in calendaring and e‑filing, with a strong understanding of court filing systems and procedures.
• 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• 5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• 6. Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

If you are a self‑motivated professional with a passion for the legal field and a desire to contribute to a high‑performing team, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level in a supportive and professional work environment.

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