Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Legal Secretary for our client a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm .This position in 100% in office for our clients downtown Houston office. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years Litigation experience, knowledge of litigation (e-filings) and trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and rules, experience with court filing procedures in other states is a plus. Must know Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Additionally experience working with eDockets and a document management system such as iManage is preferred
Responsibilities
Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
Schedule depositions with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court reporters
Schedule conference calls and on-site/off-site meetings
Arrange and coordinate travel arrangements
Calendar depositions, hearings, trials and all associated dates.
Manage Outlook calendar of all appointments, conferences and meetings
Open new matters, run conflict checks for partner's review, prepare engagement letters
Document management and organization, saving documents and emails to document management system.
Become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
Submit attorneys expense reports
Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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