Legal Secretary

Kean Miller LLP • The Woodlands, TX

1h • Onsite

About The Position

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Probate Litigation team in The Woodlands. This is a 100% in-office position. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; possess excellent organizational, time management, word processing, proofreading, and strong multi-tasking skills.

Requirements

• Excellent grammar and writing abilities
• Familiar with Texas probate filing procedures
• Experience with a document management system
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management system
• Must be able to multi-task and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Strong understanding of estate planning documents
• Minimum of 5 years’ legal secretary experience
• Recent legal secretary experience in Probate
• Able to manage multiple attorneys and completing priorities

Responsibilities

• Draft and editing court filings
• E-File experience
• Maintain calendars
• Open new files and matters
• Run conflict checks
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files
• Input time into billing software
• Transcribe dictation
• Handling client communication, attorney calendars, meeting coordination and assistance with billing

Benefits

• health coverage
• life coverage
• disability coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed