Litigation Legal Secretary

Kean Miller LLP • Houston, TX

14h • 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 Houston, The Woodlands, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport, 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 Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team in our Houston Office. 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

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Secretary
• Strong organizational and proofreading skills
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Comfortable with using large electronic document management systems and remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Skype for Business, WebEx, Microsoft Teams)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both virtually and in-person
• High attention to detail and accuracy, excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and take action without requiring detailed direction in relation to routine responsibilities
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and correspondence
• Work closely with attorneys and assist with the preparation of court filings
• E-file with various state and federal courts
• Maintains files, including organizing electronic filings, correspondence, and other documents on the firm’s document management system (NetDocs) for active files
• Open new client/matter client files (Aderant)
• Maintain calendars and client contacts
• Coordinate travel and meeting logistics including scheduling, arranging video conferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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