Litigation Legal Secretary
Burnett SpecialistsHouston, TX
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Job Description
A leading law firm located in the Galleria area of Houston is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to support its Litigation practice in the Houston office. This position provides secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Candidates will be supporting a docket of labor & employment cases. This firm offers a hybrid schedule, paid parking, full benefits, and bonus potential. Candidates MUST have dictation/transcription experience. Responsibilities
- Prepare and edit legal documents, maintain files, and assist with client billing
- Input time entries, file electronic court documents, prepare pleadings, and process mail
- Interact professionally with clients both in person and over the phone
- Arrange travel and process expense reimbursements
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Perform both ongoing and ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed
- Take on additional duties as required to meet departmental needs
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in a mid to large-sized law firm
- Proficient in legal secretarial tasks including document preparation, transcription from dictation, filing, time entry, travel coordination, and calendar management
- Knowledge of state and federal court rules
- Capable of supporting attorneys in multiple practice groups and managing a multi-attorney desk
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and client service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook (including use of styles and pleading templates), Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong typing skills, including transcription from dictation
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
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