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Civil Clerk Jobs in Pasadena, TX at Harris County
Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Job Summary:
Adams & Reese is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years experience. A focus in commercial, construction, and/or bankruptcy litigation is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Complete understanding of the litigation process.
Prepare and format briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Accurately calendar deadlines.
Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness before distribution or filing.
File legal documents with state and federal courts (electronic and traditional filings).
Mail, fax, copy, and/or arrange for delivery of documents to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court officials.
Coordinate and participate in document production.
Assist with trial preparation including preparation of trial books and exhibits.
Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others via telephone, email, in person, and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
Update and maintain client files electronically in the document management system
Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.).
Prepare and process conflict checks and new client/matter requests.
Accurately enter, review and revise timekeeper time entries including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable.
Prepare expense reimbursement requests for assigned attorneys.
Review and ensure the accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to clients or accounting.
Participate in the timely review and submission of pre-bills and/or client bills.
Enter and maintain attorneys’ time sheets, as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Ability to accurately format documents that adhere to firm standards for format, style and quality, including table of contents and table of authorities.
Georgia state and federal court filing experience (manual and electronic).
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary.
Strong skills in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, familiarity with PowerPoint; ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer. iManage (or comparable document management system), 3E, and InTapp knowledge is a plus.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
5+ years litigation legal assistant experience.
Ability to type 65 wpm – excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar required and knowledge of legal terminology. May be required to know creditors rights and bankruptcy procedures and terminology.
Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
Excellent organizational skills and people skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
College degree
Paralegal skills
Working Conditions: This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule, particularly during trial preparation. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to type with both hands, bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Title: Civil Clerk
Company: Harris County
Location: Pasadena, TX
