Job Responsibilities:

• Create, revise, and maintain a diverse range of legal documents with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• E-file documents with various state and federal courts to ensure efficient and compliant submissions.
• Mark and generate tables for lengthy briefs, enhancing organizational and navigational aspects.
• Develop e-briefs by expertly adding hyperlinks to internal cross-references, citations to evidence, and authorities for easy access and reference.
• Maintain client files, ensuring well-organized electronic filings, served documents, correspondence, and other case-related materials on the firm’s shared server for active files.
• Efficiently retrieve cases via Westlaw to support attorneys in their research endeavors.
• Assist with various stages of case management, including preparation of trial exhibits.
• Oversee management of Houston office, ensuring a professional and functional environment.
• Assist in trouble-shooting simple technical issues with guidance from the Firm Administrator and/or IT.
• Perform administrative tasks including date calendaring, answering telephones, distributing incoming mail, file management, and occasionally depositing client checks.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a legal secretary, supporting appellate law attorneys.
• A comprehensive understanding of state and federal court rules and filing procedures to ensure adherence to all regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook to produce high-quality legal documents and maintain smooth communication.
• Experience with legal practice management software is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, exhibiting flexibility and adaptability when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact professionally with all levels of staff and clients.
• Willingness to occasionally work overtime to meet critical project requirements.