Litigation Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Victor D Walker PC

Litigation Legal Assistant

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Benefits/Perks

    Careers Advancement Opportunities

    Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

    401k Plan-Matching

    Competitive Compensation

    Salary $45,500.00 to $47,500.00 (Plus Performance Bonuses)

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to judges and lawyers, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients, compile case materials, and conduct research. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented.

    Responsibilities

    Communicate with clients, courts and legal vendors

    Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs

    Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review

    Attend court sessions and record important information

    Maintain and update documentation

    Provide general administrative support (i.e.E-Filing, calendaring, copying, scanning, answering phones)

    Qualifications

    Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred

    Certification or diploma as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant is preferred

    Familiarity with legal civil litigation procedures, terminology, and the court system

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Highly organized with document management experience

    Excellent research skills

    Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software

    Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

    Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Adobe-and 3-5 years recent litigation legal assistant experience with a law firm.

    Experienced in trial preparation, calendaring, e-filing

    4 year college degree preferred

    Notary a plus

    Bi-Lingual a plus

    Proficient in Microsoft Office/SuiteWord, Outlook, Excel and Adobe

    3 to 5 years recent Legal Assistant experience (litigation, commercial, real estate, family or probate law) within a law firm.

    Proficient in Microsoft Office/SuiteWord, Outlook, Excel and Adobe -Between 2 and 5 years recent secretarial experience (litigation, commercial, real estate) within a law firm.