Legal Secretary

Kean Miller LLP•Shreveport, LA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Houston, The Woodlands, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge. Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary in our Shreveport office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support attorneys across various practice areas, including oil and gas transactional matters, general business, real estate, and litigation. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and possess a strong passion for administrative excellence. Candidate must also have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

experienced Legal Secretary
proactive
organized
possess a strong passion for administrative excellence
strong interpersonal and communication skills
Technological proficiency in software including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Adobe
Familiar with, or has the ability to become highly proficient in, technology for timekeeping, billing, redline or a track changes document software and document management systems

Responsibilities

Draft, proofread, and review legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, memos, and correspondence
Organize and manage large volumes of legal documents while ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards
Transcribe dictation
E-File court filings
Maintain attorney calendars
Arrange meetings and conference calls
Open new client files
Run conflict checks
Input time into billing software
Edit bills
Process check request and expense reports
Close files
Coordinate and prepare real estate closing documents for review by attorneys (i.e., escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner’s affidavits, closing certificates, entitlements, and statements)