Probate Litigation Assistant - Detail-Oriented Support

Kean Miller LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kean Miller LLP in Houston is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support the Probate Litigation Group. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of state, federal and probate court rules, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple attorneys.

This on-site role requires 5+ years as a Litigation Assistant; duties include drafting pleadings, e-filing, calendar management, and coordinating travel and meetings while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years as a Litigation Assistant.
• Strong organizational and proofreading skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both virtually and in-person.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple attorneys and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, memos, pleadings and engagement letters.
• Assist with court filings and organization of pleadings, memoranda, discovery.
• E-file documents with various courts.
• Maintain electronic files and document management system (NetDocs).
• Open new client/matter files and run conflict checks.
• Maintain calendars and client contacts.
• Coordinate travel and meeting logistics and prepare materials.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Proofreading

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

NetDocs

Job description

Kean Miller LLP in Houston is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support the Probate Litigation Group. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of state, federal and probate court rules, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple attorneys.

This on-site role requires 5+ years as a Litigation Assistant; duties include drafting pleadings, e-filing, calendar management, and coordinating travel and meetings while maintaining confidentiality.