Litigation Legal Secretary at Kean Miller LLP

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation, State Court Rules, Federal Court Rules, E-filing, Document Management Systems, NetDocs, Aderant, Proofreading, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Confidentiality

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Lake Charles, Lafayette, downtown Baton Rouge, Bluebonnet-Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team in our Houston Office. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; possess excellent organizational, time management, word processing, proofreading, and strong multi-tasking skills. Duties Draft pleadings and correspondence Work closely with attorneys and assist with the preparation of court filings E-file with various state and federal courts Maintains files, including organizing electronic filings, correspondence, and other documents on the firm’s document management system (NetDocs) for active files Open new client/matter client files (Aderant) Maintain calendars and client contacts Coordinate travel and meeting logistics including scheduling, arranging video conferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms Other administrative duties as assigned Job Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Secretary Strong organizational and proofreading skills Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Comfortable with using large electronic document management systems and remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Skype for Business, WebEx, Microsoft Teams) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both virtually and in-person High attention to detail and accuracy, excellent time management and organizational skills Ability to anticipate needs and take action without requiring detailed direction in relation to routine responsibilities Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality What Kean Miller Offers We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k). How to Apply Please submit a resume to Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com or apply through our Careers Page on our website. All submissions are held in the strictest confidence. Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Litigation Legal Secretary will be responsible for drafting pleadings and correspondence, assisting attorneys with court filing preparation, and e-filing documents with state and federal courts. Duties also include maintaining electronic files on the document management system, opening new client files, and coordinating travel and meeting logistics.