Robert Half
Description Robert Half is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support for multiple attorneys in the Litigation Section of a well-established firm. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters. Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents, including briefs, complaints, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and summonses, based on templates and attorney guidance.
- Maintain case information on Court Alert, including important dates and reminders.
- Prepare and organize hearing materials such as binders, exhibits, notebooks, or thumb drives, ensuring timely delivery to courtrooms.
- Run conflict checks, open client/matter files with the New Business Intake team, and assist with task codes as necessary.
- Organize and efficiently store documentation in NetDocs or appropriate file management systems.
- Proofread documents with a high degree of accuracy for grammar, punctuation, and formatting consistency.
- Assist attorneys in managing deadlines, calendar schedules, conferences, and meetings, including video conferencing and catering arrangements.
- Handle billing tasks such as time entry, billing memos, and expense reports in coordination with attorneys.
- Interface with clients professionally, ensuring confidentiality and excellent customer service.
- Manage incoming/outgoing correspondence, mail, and administrative requests.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3+ years' Litigation experience in a Texas law firm is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), NetDocs, Carpe Diem, Chrome River, and Pacer e-filing system.
- Familiarity with local and federal court rules and procedures.
- Excellent proofreading skills with experience preparing complex legal documents using advanced word processing features, such as tables, cross-referencing, redlining, indexes, etc.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with proven multitasking skills in high-volume environments.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to occasionally work overtime as required.