Jobs
>
Houston

    Legal Secretary - Houston, United States - Sidley Austin LLP

    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP Houston, United States

    2 days ago

    Default job background
    Description
    Summary


    A Corporate legal secretary assists lawyers and other legal personnel with regard to document production and various administrative details; coordinates and maintains effective office procedures and efficient work flow; follows policies and procedures set by the Firm; establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with all personnel, clients, vendors and guests of the Firm.

    Duties and Responsibilities


    • Types, formats, edits and finalizes documents, including correspondence, memoranda, agreements, etc., in accordance with the Firm's document formatting standards, using a PC with a word processing package and other Firm software.
    • Organizes clerical functions and work flow.
    • Enters, proofreads for accuracy and posts lawyers' time diaries on a daily basis (as received from assignments).
    • Coordinates travel arrangements, including air, hotel and car for lawyers and clients. Processes lawyers' travel expenses.
    • Proofreads all documents, correspondence, etc., to ensure accuracy of copy, grammar, punctuation and syntax. Checks to ensure accuracy of jobs sent to duplicating service.
    • Receives, screens and transmits telephone calls, conference calls and messages to lawyers, clients and staff .
    • Promptly processes incoming and outgoing mail and distributes upon receipt.
    • Coordinates conferences, meetings and appointments for lawyers and clients. Schedules conference rooms and food service.
    • Maintains the calendar of meetings and business trips for assignments. Apprises assigned lawyers of their schedules in advance of their commitments.
    • Coordinates the prompt production, processing and delivery of assignments' work products through Reprographics, i.e. duplicating, messenger and telecommunication services.
    • Coordinates client billing with billing services, as needed.
    • Obtains information from library services and makes copies, as requested.
    • Maintains a safe and unobstructed work area, including a neat and well-organized desk. Demonstrates safe work practices.
    • Maintains all client files on a daily basis in accordance with standards set by Records Management Center. Maintains other files, as needed.
    • Performs a variety of secretarial functions, including processing new client/matters and expense reports, preparing notebooks and exhibits, etc.
    • Enters all daily tasks into the Quest task tracking system.
    • Performs other work related duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.
    Qualifications


    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below.

    The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).


    Education and/or Experience:

    Required:

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, legal terminology and formats (legal documents).

    Other Skills and Abilities:
    In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:


    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills
    • Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
    • Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
    • A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
    • Exercises confidentiality and discretion
    • Proofreads accurately
    • Able to accurately classify, index, file and retrieve legal documents.
    Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • The Forum Group

    Legal Secretary

    2 days ago

    The Forum Group Houston, United States

    Prominent national law firm is in need of a Litigation Legal Secretary for the Houston office. The firm will off a generous base salary and hybrid work schedule. · The Legal Secretary will: · Prepare and format legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, and other legal c ...

  • Collier Legal Search

    Legal Secretary

    2 days ago

    Collier Legal Search Houston, United States

    Experienced LEGAL SECRETARY needed for premier Houston, Texas commercial litigation firm. · Candidate must have three years or more of experience working as a legal secretary and must have great typing, communication, proofreading and grammatical skills, as well as experience in ...

  • Randstad US

    legal secretary

    3 days ago

    Randstad US houston, United States

    legal secretary. · + houston , texas · + posted may 1, 2024 · **job details** · summary · + $ $35 per hour · + temporary · + high school · + category legal occupations · + referenceAB_4526233 · job details · Are you looking for your next legal secretary role with a great law firm ...

  • Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC

    Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionKRCL is looking for an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented self-starter to join the firm as a Litigation Legal Secretary in our Houston office. The Legal Secretary will work under the supervision of the supervising attorney(s), and provide ...

  • Litchfield Cavo LLP

    Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Litchfield Cavo LLP Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionLitchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 36 states nationwide. Collective ...

  • Wilson Elser

    Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    Wilson Elser Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionWilson Elser's Houston office currently seeks a Legal Secretary to join the team. · The Firm · Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offic ...

  • Kane Russell Coleman Logan

    Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Kane Russell Coleman Logan Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionSalary: · Supportive. Purposeful. Innovative - these are words that our attorneys and staff use to describe Kane Russell Coleman and Logan. · What is the "One Word" you are looking for in an employer? We think you will find it here. · Who We Are: ...

  • North American Consultants Inc

    Legal Secretary

    4 weeks ago

    North American Consultants Inc Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionJob Description: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team in supporting the DWQ (Deposition Upon Written Question) department. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in legal administrative ...

  • Wegman

    Litigation Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Wegman Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · Our client, a full-service, leading international law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary. Under general supervision from Secretarial Services Manager, the Litigation Legal Secretary provides full administrative and document processin ...

  • Small Civil Defense Law Firm

    Legal Secretary Paralegal

    1 day ago

    Small Civil Defense Law Firm Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionLooking for a full-time legal secretary / paralegal with at least five (5) years of experience in order to handle a wide range of responsibilities such as occur at busy civil defense firm. Tasks include both interpersonal responsibilities and admi ...

  • Pappas Grubbs Price PC

    Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Pappas Grubbs Price PC Houston, United States

    LEGAL SECRETARY · Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience as a legal secretary. Candidates must be self-motivated, committed to excellence in the workplace, and have excellent attention to detail. Candidates must also have demonstrated ...

  • Wegman

    Corporate Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Wegman Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionOur client, a full-service, leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary, Corporate. Under general supervision from Secretary Services Manager, the Legal Secretary provides full administrative and document processing s ...

  • Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP

    Legal Secretary Litigation

    3 days ago

    Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionLegal Secretary Needed for Fast-Paced Plaintiff's Law Firm · Who are we? · Aggressive, tenacious, and driven team of premier trial lawyers handling personal injury cases on behalf of injured people throughout Texas and the US. Our growing firm in ...

  • Wegman

    Corporate Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Wegman Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionOur client, located in downtown Houston, is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary with a minimum of 5 years experience with the following:Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primarily responsible for maintaining client bills and work ...

  • Wegman

    Litigation Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Wegman Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionOur client, located in downtown Houston, seeks an Executive Legal Secretary to join the team.General Responsibilities:Prepare complex documents using advanced word processing features including styles, section formatting, merge, tables, redlining, ...

  • Sutter & Kendrick, P.C.

    Litigation Legal Secretary

    3 days ago

    Sutter & Kendrick, P.C. Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionLEGAL SECRETARY - Areas of practice include commercial litigation. Candidate should have 5+ years working experience, type 90+ wpm and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be organized, detail oriented and proficien ...

  • Wegman

    Corporate Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Wegman Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionOur client, located in the Houston Galleria area, seeks an experience Corporate Legal Secretary. · Summary · The legal secretary will principally work under the supervision of the supervising attorney and provide support to the corporate/transact ...

  • Attorney Resource

    Litigation Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Attorney Resource Houston, United States

    Houston law firm is seeking a 5+ year Litigation Legal Secretary to support a Partner and an Associate. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has exceptional organizational, proofreading, written and communication skills as well as the ability to meet strict deadlines. Strong i ...

  • Wegman

    Litigation Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Wegman Houston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionOur client located in Houston, Tx is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary. This Legal Secretary MUST be able to manage the workload of 6 attorneys with minimal supervision. · Litigation Legal Secretary will provide support to the litigation ...

  • Daw & Ray, L.L.P.

    Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Daw & Ray, L.L.P. Houston, United States

    Job Summary: · We are looking for an experienced legal secretary who is self-motivated, can independently prioritize assignments, and has excellent computer skills and attention to detail. Must have strong skills, including proficiency in Word and working knowledge in WordPerfect ...