Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Addison, USA at Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Legal Secretary for a fully onsite, contract-to-permanent position with our client in Addison, TX. This is a full‑time role, Monday–Friday, during standard business hours.
The ideal candidate will have 5 + years of relevant experience, preferably in a family law setting. This role requires exceptional technical ability, impeccable attention to detail, and the capacity to anticipate needs several steps ahead. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, manages competing priorities with ease, and maintains a polished, professional presence at all times. As a key member of the Executive Team, this position interacts frequently with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, internal teams, and firm service providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the attorney’s email inbox continuously throughout the day.
- Prepare, organize, and prioritize documents, filings, and case materials.
- Apply in‑depth knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, including accurate calculation of deadlines.
- Coordinate and prepare Zoom meetings, phone conferences, and in‑person meetings.
- Prepare the attorney’s briefcase and materials for trials, hearings, depositions, and daily departures.
- Greet and assist clients, including providing support while the attorney concludes other meetings.
- Manage inquiries promptly to ensure clients receive timely responses.
- Assist with new client intake calls and maintain the attorney’s critical phone sheet.
- Collaborate closely with the attorney, litigation teams, administrative staff, and accounting.
- Share documents from laptop to courtroom media screens as needed.
- Work overtime as required for urgent filings, deadlines, or after‑hours client meetings.
- Participate in occasional out‑of‑town travel for multi‑day case commitments.
Qualifications
• 5 + years of relevant legal secretary experience, preferably in family law.
• Strong technical skills and proficiency with legal software, document management, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to anticipate the attorney’s needs.
• Capacity to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain a professional presence.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal teams.
• Experience supporting a senior attorney on all litigation matters.
Benefits
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations for eligible employees. Details will be provided upon hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Beacon Hill is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage qualified applicants who are disabled and/or protected veterans to apply. California residents whose applications are qualified for employment will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Beacon Hill
Location: Addison, USA
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