Wegman
Litigation Legal Secretary Job at Wegman in Houston
Wegman, Houston, TX, United States, 77246
Job Description
Job Description
Legal Secretary
3+ years experience
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintaining attorney calendars and schedules.
- Filing case documents in an organized manner for easy access.
- Drafting documents such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence.
- Electronic filing/e-service of pleadings and discovery.
- Assist attorney in preparation of hearings and upcoming depositions.
- Maintain organized and thorough documentation for every case.
- Take initiative in order to meet client and customer needs.
- Communication with vendors to set up depositions and other meetings.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Superior verbal and written communication skills including excellent proofreading skills.
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with people at all levels of the firm.
- Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in organizational skills.
- Strong ability to multi-task; high level of time-management skills.
- Attentive to details with good follow through and follow up, possess the ability to anticipate what needs to be done.
- Ability to maintain a customer/client focus and build rapport with others inside and outside the firm. High level of professionalism; maintain confidential information.
- Trial preparation experience is preferred.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain calm in high pressure situations.
- 3+ years in a similar role