Senior Legal Assistant - Defense Base Act Litigation

Brown Sims Pc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Bonus Opportunities

Employer-Paid Parking

Job summary

Brown Sims PC in Houston, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Defense Base Act team within a busy State and Federal Litigation practice.

You will file documents electronically, manage calendars, prepare pleadings, and coordinate hearings while assisting attorneys and maintaining client communications.

Requirements include 5+ years as a Legal Assistant in a law firm, experience supporting multiple attorneys, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting four or more attorneys simultaneously.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures; insurance defense experience preferred.
• Experience filing documents electronically.
• Knowledge of calendaring deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and administrative support to three or more attorneys.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and reports.
• File legal documents electronically federal administrative law courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor court deadlines.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and other case-related events.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate electronic and physical records.
• Prepare and organize litigation materials, exhibits, and case documents.
• Track and process incoming correspondence, court notices, and filings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day case management and workflow coordination.
• Prioritize multiple assignments while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.

Skills

Legal support

Calendar management

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Brown Sims PC in Houston, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Defense Base Act team within a busy State and Federal Litigation practice.

You will file documents electronically, manage calendars, prepare pleadings, and coordinate hearings while assisting attorneys and maintaining client communications.

Requirements include 5+ years as a Legal Assistant in a law firm, experience supporting multiple attorneys, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.