Overview
Document Review Attorney (English Review) Jobs in Houston, TX at Winston & Strawn
About Us
The Sweeney Law Firm specializes in estate planning, probate administration, and contested probate matters. Our mission is to help clients shape their futures through thoughtful planning, navigate the Connecticut probate process, and resolve problems encountered during the process. Located in Madison, CT, we are a busy practice seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Receptionist to join our team.
Position Overview
This full-time role combines front-desk responsibilities with legal administrative tasks, requiring strong organizational skills, technical proficiency, and excellent interpersonal abilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Show up. Be accountable for your time in the office.
Front Desk Management:
– Greet clients and walk-ins.
– Answer and route phone calls efficiently.
– Manage incoming/outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
Administrative Support:
– Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
– Organize physical and digital filing systems.
– Conduct online research, data entry, and document proofreading.
– Summary notes to file for work as completed
Mail Handling:
– Process incoming mail from streetside mailbox and post office box via scanning, logging, and filing using firm naming protocol.
– Prepare outgoing regular mail (for mail drop in the Madison Post office and overnight packages at the Oak Park FedEx drop) using Stamps.com and FedEx browser-based tools.
Estate Planning & Probate Support:
– Assist with client onboarding (questionnaires, ClioGrow entries).
– Coordinate trust funding tasks, including property deed retrieval, copying legal descriptions, change of loss/payee with insurance companies, change of mortgagor with loan servicers and bank meetings to re-title assets.
– Triage probate administration (Estates and Conservatorships) documents and log assets/liabilities/insurances.
Requirements
– 3+ years of customer service experience (legal setting preferred).
– Proficiency in Clio practice management software, Adobe Acrobat, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
– Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); bilingual a plus.
– Ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle confidential information discreetly.
Schedule & Compensation
– **Hours**: 35–40 hours/week, Monday–Friday (day shift, no nights/weekends).
– **Pay**: $20–23/hour. Additional compensation potential for exceeding key performance indicators
– **Location**: In-person at our Madison, CT office.
**How to Apply**
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience through Indeed.com
*The Sweeney Law Firm is an equal-opportunity employer.*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Free parking
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Associate (Required)
Experience:
office work: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Madison, CT 06443 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Madison, CT 06443: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Document Review Attorney (English Review)
Company: Winston & Strawn
Location: Houston, TX
