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We are seeking a skilled and highly organized Legal Assistant with a minimum of two years of experience to join our litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience in insurance defense and direct hire practices, demonstrating a strong understanding of the legal process and terminology. The Legal Assistant will support attorneys in the litigation department, providing administrative and legal research support to ensure cases are managed efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities:
Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing case files, including document organization, discovery, pleadings, and court filings. Maintain and update case files, ensuring all documents are current and easily accessible.
Court Filings: Prepare and file court documents electronically and in person, as needed. Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings.
Communication: Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel. Schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances. Manage attorney calendars and provide reminders of key dates and deadlines.
Trial Preparation: Assist in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders. Coordinate logistics and ensure all necessary materials are available.
Administrative Support: Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and processing expense reports.
Qualifications:
`Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in litigation, insurance defense, or direct hire.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Clio, and Westlaw.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal terminology and litigation processes. Familiarity with court rules and procedures, particularly in the jurisdiction(s) relevant to the firm's practice.
Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Attention to detail is crucial.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and other legal professionals.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in high-pressure situations.
Benefits:
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Compensation is based on experience.
Bonus eligible.
Firm benefits include medical, dental, vision, accident, cancer, critical illness, long term care, LTD, STD, pre-paid identity theft and legal services, 401(k), paid parking and lunch.
Full Time
$68k-85k (estimate)
06/24/2024
07/08/2024
rmwbh.com
HOUSTON, TX
50 - 100
1981
RICK S BUTLER
$10M - $50M
Business Services
Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC has provided the experience and service our clients require for their transactional and litigation needs for more than 35 years. Our practice areas include community associations, labor and employment for business owners and employers, professional liability, directors and officers litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, probate and estate planning, elder law, appeals, construction law, corporate matters and real estate transactions. Clients come to us because they trust us to accomplish what we say we will. From the boardroom to the co...urthouse, the firms established experience, commitment to exemplary service and sincere approachability set us apart from other law firms. Our seasoned risk-management philosophy emphasizes litigation avoidance through corporate-compliance efforts and pragmatic business decisions. The firm is A-V rated and listed on Martindale-Hubbells list of Preeminent Law Firms. Several of our attorneys have been recognized in their areas of specialization by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC was formed by the merger of two well-established Texas law practices. Butler | Hailey was founded in 1980 and focused its practice on representing community associations, condominium associations, developers and builders. Roberts Markel Weinberg PC was founded in 1981 as a full-service civil law firm handling transactional and litigation matters throughout the state of Texas. With offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Bend, Houston, and San Antonio, the firm includes more than 35 lawyers with diverse practice areas and backgrounds who have the experience, maturity and legal skills to handle a wide range of legal issues. Since our inception, we have provided our clients with practical and efficient solutions to help them grow along with us.
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