Legal Secretary in Houston, Texas

Description

A reputable law firm is looking for candidates with passion for the legal field to fill their exciting, growing firm in the Professional Services industry’s opening for a Legal Secretary. To succeed in this position, you will need to prioritize numerous tasks at once, as well as have the drive to succeed and further your career.

What you get to do every single day

• Utilize comprehensive knowledge of legal procedures

• Contribute resources for several attorneys

• Handle assigned files and deliver legal services under attorney supervision

• Communicate effectively and efficiently over the phone with clients

• Maintain office efficiency by completing administrative tasks as necessary (calendaring, maintaining files, e-filing)

• Provide assistance to attorneys in the effective and efficient resolution of files

• Organize client interaction

• Relay legal correspondence to clients in a clear way

• Ensure calendars and billing sheets are up to date

  Requirements

• Hands-on experience with legal correspondence and court filing procedures is a plus

• Exceptional time management skills preferred

• Should be savvy with word processing and spreadsheets

• 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary

• Be efficient in database management

• Well-founded grasp of Calendar (docket)

• Proven knowledge of Calendar Management

• Quality experience with Maintain Calendar

• Solid understanding of construction law

• Practical knowledge of Calendaring

• e-Filing experience preferred

• Possess adequate knowledge and understanding of local jurisdictional and federal court rules and procedures

At this dynamic, growing firm, you can take the next step in your legal career! We want to hear from anyone who is eager to work who loves working in a strong team-oriented environment.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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