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Legal Assistant

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Walters Balido & Crain, a mid-sized Texas-based civil litigation and insurance defense firm is seeking to hire a full-time experienced Legal Assistant for its Houston office. We are looking for someone who works well individually and as part of a legal team. Candidate must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic, and a team player. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

CIVIL DEFENSE LITIGATION EXPERIENCE PREFERRED .

This position plays an intricate role in the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

  • Case management;
  • Legal document preparation;
  • Calendaring deadlines;
  • Proofing and formatting documents;
  • Speaking with clients and various courts;
  • Scheduling / Calendaring - depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and trials (scheduling proficiency is imperative);
  • Assisting with discovery and document production; and
  • Responding to unique attorney needs.

Qualifications / Requirements :

  • Civil defense litigation experience preferred.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, be detail oriented, hard-working, enthusiastic, team oriented, and have a determination to "figure it out."
  • Excellent communication skills, typing skills, computer skills, interpersonal skills, and professional appearance.
  • Active knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as knowledge and experience in preparing basic legal documents and pleadings.
  • Electronically file in Federal and State courts.
  • Confidentiality in all discussions and negotiations will be maintained.

    Walters, Balido & Crain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Must pass a background check

    No agencies or phone calls, please.

    Benefits :
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Job Type : Full-time

    Schedule :

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • This is not a remote position
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