Legal Assistant

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

12d

About The Position

Vorys is a special place! Vorys offers competitive pay, professional development, a robust benefits package on day one, and a culture of client service that permeates not only how we serve clients, but how we treat one another. Join us and experience The Vorys Difference! 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 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
• Recent knowledge of court filing procedures, including electronic filing
• 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 to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Strong team-working abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in similar field required. Previous law firm experience preferred.
• Previous law firm experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• MS Excel
• Intapp Flow
• iManage 10
• Chrome River
• PDF conversions and manipulations

Responsibilities

• Delegate attorney work to appropriate departments, when applicable.
• Prepare practice-specific documents, paper court filings and e-filings, and update electronic pleading/correspondence/closing folders.
• Screen telephone calls and take messages for attorneys when requested. Receive clients and visitors as requested.
• Review proforma reports and make electronic revisions, when requested.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and excellence in all client interactions and communications.
• Observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
• Read, sort and date incoming mail when requested. Ensure that outgoing mail is delivered timely and specify types of delivery.
• Schedule and calendar meetings and deadlines for attorneys.

Benefits

• At Vorys, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can succeed both personally and professionally. We offer competitive compensation along with a robust benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term goals. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and disability coverage, paid maternity & parental leave, family building resources, identity theft protection, a 401(k) plan, and paid sick, personal and vacation time. Some benefits are provided automatically, while others may be available for voluntary enrollment. You’ll also have access to opportunities for professional growth, work-life balance, and programs that recognize and celebrate your contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees