- Field
- Paralegals and legal support
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid
- Pay
- $75k to $80k
What you would own
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior litigation attorneys and firm leadership.
- Oversee complex calendars, scheduling court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials efficiently.
- Prepare, proofread, and format various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery papers, subpoenas, correspondence, and exhibits.
- Coordinate the filing of documents with state and federal courts, utilizing both e-filing and traditional methods.
- Monitor litigation deadlines, statutes, discovery timelines, and court rules to ensure compliance.
- Maintain and organize both physical and electronic case files systematically.
- Liaise with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and experts to facilitate smooth communication.
- Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, binders, witness lists, and logistical details.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion.
- Manage travel arrangements and expense reports for attorneys.
- Draft and oversee correspondence and internal communications.
- Support client intake processes, engagement letters, and conflict checks as required.
- Aid in billing procedures, including time entry and tracking expenses.
- Serve as a dependable point of contact between attorneys and both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure case deadlines and filings are meticulously managed.
- Assist with trial preparation and conduct relevant research.
- Accurately maintain and enter billable time entries for attorneys.
- Transcribe, prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and communications effectively.
- Organize legal documents in the document management system for easy access.
- Keep the court docket updated, including calendaring docket control orders.
- Prepare outlines for documents, such as motions and petitions.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.