Legal Assistant

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover The Vorys Difference! Are you ready to elevate your legal career in a place that truly stands out? Welcome to Vorys, where excellence meets opportunity! At Vorys, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a journey. Our firm is a special place where competitive pay, professional development, and a robust benefits package are just the beginning. From day one, you’ll experience a culture of client service that permeates not only how we serve our clients but also how we treat one another. We believe in rewarding your hard work and dedication, and we provide comprehensive development programs to help you grow your skills and advance your career. Join us and be part of a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. At Vorys, you’ll find a supportive environment where your career can thrive and your contributions are valued. Enjoy health, dental, vision, and more from day one, and immerse yourself in a culture where client service is paramount and mutual respect is the norm. Experience The Vorys Difference and take your career to new heights with a team that truly cares. Position Summary: The Legal Assistant will perform a variety of administrative duties for attorneys to whom assigned according to established policies and procedures. The Legal Assistant is assigned to assist several attorneys in a specific practice group(s) and will support 5-9 attorneys. This position will be responsible for preparing practice-specific forms, updating electronic and paper files, preparing and filing court documents and e-filings, updating attorney calendars as needed and delegating work to appropriate departments and completing other tasks as assigned in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

Excellent spelling and proofreading skills
Intermediate Microsoft Word skills
Typing (45+ wpm)
Effective delegation and collaboration skills
Knowledge of court filing procedures, including electronic filing
Working knowledge of internet navigation
Ability to organize, prioritize and produce quality work
Ability to effectively multi-task
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Adaptable to changing demands from multiple people
Detail and deadline oriented
Self-motivated and flexible in order to complete assignments in a timely manner
Strong team-working abilities
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in similar field required.

Nice To Haves

MS Excel
Intapp Flow
iManage
Chrome River
PDF conversions and manipulations
Previous law firm experience preferred.
Litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare practice-specific documents, paper court filings and e-filings, update electronic and hard copy files like pleading/correspondence/closing folders/etc., proofread documents.
Copy and scan documents for attorneys as requested.
Delegate tasks and projects to appropriate team members based on workload, skillset, and priority to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of assignments.
Read, sort, date, and scan incoming mail when requested.
Ensure that outgoing mail is delivered timely and specify types of delivery.
Schedule and calendar meetings and deadlines for attorneys.
Assist other legal assistants and attorneys in the practice group team as time permits and as requested by other attorneys, the Regional Office Administrator or Human Resources.
Review pro forma reports and make electronic revisions, when requested.
Open new files, request conflict of interest checks, maintain client and general files, conduct periodic review of possible storage of older files, and prepare files to be closed.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.