Texas - Remote: Legal Assistant

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a skilled legal assistant in civil litigation with at least 4 years of relevant experience and knowledge of e-filing in Texas. The ideal candidate will manage daily tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the legal team's activities, while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a flexible work-from-home policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with potential for bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, sick time, and paid holidays

Flexible work-from-home policy

Referral program

Qualifications

• 4 years relevant experience in a legal assistant position.
• Familiar with e-filing systems and eDockets.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys’ calendar and schedule meetings.
• Prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents.
• Assist multiple attorneys including trial preparation.

Skills

e-filing experience in Texas

Civil and arbitration procedures/filings

Heavy document management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Job description

Wood Smith Henning & Berman has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation. Qualified candidates must have 4 years of relevant experience in a legal assistant position in insurance defense and coverage matters. Ideal candidates will have experience working on cases in Alabama, Mississippi and Texas.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• e-filing experience in Texas, both State and Federal court
• Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings
• Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
• Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
• Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros
• Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
• Be able to open and close legal files
• Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
• Heavy document management organizational skills
• Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
• Assist multiple attorneys
• Trial preparation

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to be a team player
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to multi-task independently
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets a must
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO, sick time and paid holidays
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program