Legal Assistant
Thompson & Horton, LLP•Houston, TX
About The Position
Thompson and Horton LLP seeks a full-time Legal Assistant located in Houston to perform a variety of legal administrative tasks supporting attorneys. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, motivation, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and attention to deadlines. Responsibilities include supporting litigation matters, maintaining calendars and files, preparing documents and binders, coordinating attorney travel and registrations, and assisting with billing and expenses.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience in a legal assistant role.
- Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Responsibilities
- Answer and direct telephone calls promptly, take messages, and follow up when necessary.
- Prepare and track packages and mail using the best delivery method.
- Calendar applicable deadlines and monitor attorney calendars daily, keeping up to date with upcoming deadlines.
- Provide files and other materials needed for attorney meetings, court appearances, and similar matters.
- Communicate with attorneys about due dates for important assignments and when assignments will be completed.
- File documents and ensure filings are current and appropriately placed.
- Assist with document production and file documents with federal and state courts as requested.
- Download filed documents and exhibits and save them promptly to the document management system.
- Create templates and tables of authority or contents upon request.
- Coordinate attorney travel arrangements when necessary.
- Prepare and submit attorney expense reports.
- Assist with billing tasks, including prebill edits.
- Input time accurately and within set deadlines as necessary.
- Prepare binders accurately and on time for interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials.
- Manage files, including opening, closing, and retrieving client and highly confidential case files under attorney supervision.
- Prepare formal correspondence and letters on Firm letterhead.
- Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Coordinate conference registrations as needed.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
