JOB DESCRIPTION

Well-established law firm in Houston's Galleria area seeks a Legal Secretary/Paraegal with 3+ years of experience to join our insurance defense litigation team. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work well with the Legal team and support staff under general supervision. We require someone with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Support a managing Attorney and 2-3 Associates Manage calendar for court appearances, depositions, mediations, client meetings and deadlines Review and proofread documents before filing File legal documents with courts and serve them on all parties to lawsuit Assist with discovery, including creating shells Contact court personnel for hearing and trial dates Contact opposing counsel to schedule depositions, mediations, hearing and trial settings Save and organize documents to file Assist Attorney in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediation and trial

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years civil legal experience absolutely required, insurance defense experience is a plus Paralegal certification is a plus but is not required Strong understanding of legal terminology and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Extensive knowledge of calendaring and the calculation of deadlines Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and legal professionals. Communicate fluently in English. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced office environment Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

civil litigation: 3 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Houston, TX 77057 (Required)

Work Location:

In person