Legal Assistant Job Houston area,Texas USA,Law/Legal

Thompson and Horton LLP seeks a full-time legal assistant located in Houston to join our team. This position will be responsible for performing a variety of legal administrative tasks to support our attorneys. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be well organized, and be highly motivated.

Essential Functions

Answers and directs telephone calls promptly, taking messages and following up when necessary

Prepares and tracks packages and mail sent using best delivery method

Calendars applicable deadlines and monitors all attorney calendars daily, while keeping up to date with upcoming deadlines

Provides files and other materials necessary for any attorney meetings, court appearances, etc.

Initiates communication with attorneys regarding due date(s) for important assignment(s) and when such assignments will be completed

Files documents and ensures that all filing is up-to-date and in the appropriate placement

Assists with document production and files documents with federal and state courts as requested

Downloads filed documents and exhibits and timely saves them to our document management system

Creates templates, table of authority/contents upon request

Coordinates all arrangements for attorney travel (when necessary)

Prepare and submit expense reports for attorneys

Assists with billing tasks, including prebill edits

Inputs time as necessary, with accuracy, and within set deadlines

Accurately and timely prepares binders for interviews, depositions, hearings, and trial

Undertakes file management - opening, closing, and retrieval of client files and highly confidential case files under supervision of an attorney

Prepares formal correspondence and letters on Firm letterhead

Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines

Coordinates conference registrations on as-needed basis

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a legal assistant role
Working knowledge of:
Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Parking

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