Probate Litigation Legal Assistant

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

Full-time

Description

With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner.

Kean Miller is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to work in our Probate Litigation Group in our Houston Office.
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of state, federal and probate court rules and filing procedures; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; possess excellent organizational, time management, word processing, proofreading, and strong multi-tasking skills. This position would support multiple attorneys.

Duties

• Draft correspondence, memos, pleadings and engagement letters. This includes proofreading, editing and redlining for accuracy of content and format
• Work closely with attorneys and assist with the preparation of court filings and organization of pleadings, memoranda, discovery
• E-files documents with various courts
• Maintain files, including organizing electronic filings, correspondence, and other documents on the firm’s document management system (NetDocs) for active files
• Open new client/matter client files and run conflict checks
• Maintain calendars and client contacts
• Coordinate travel and meeting logistics including scheduling, arranging video conferences, conference calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment; preparing presentation materials
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Assistant
• Strong organizational and proofreading skills
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both virtually and in-person
• High attention to detail and accuracy, excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and take action without requiring detailed direction in relation to routine responsibilities
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and to engender trust
• Prior experience working with Probate Litigation desired; however not required
• This position is 100% in the downtown Houston office Monday through Friday

What Kean Miller Offers

We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).

All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.

Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.