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Legal Assistant
Location:
Houston, TX
Description:
Patel Anderson LLP is seeking a motivated legal assistant to join the firm to assist with drafting correspondence, pleadings, and other documents, conducting research and analysis of documents and discovery, calendaring and scheduling, performing clerical work, and occasionally assisting with answering calls, scheduling appointments, and greeting clients. The ideal candidate will be a team player, organized, self-motivated, and have clear communication skills. Responsibilities:• Manage and maintain calendar, deadlines, and dockets in pending cases.• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery, and contracts.• Review, analyze, and prepare documents and discovery.• Research local rules, statutes, regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.• Prepare, collect, examine, and organize evidence, correspondence, and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.• Assist with preparations for hearings and trials.• Ensure filings are in compliance with Texas and Federal court rules and e-filing documents therein.• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper and/or electronic filing systems.• Greet and welcome clients as needed.• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls as needed.• Assist with front-desk activities as needed.• Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.• Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and scanning.• Occasionally assist with client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorneys’ calendars, managing cases and tasks, occasionally making travel arrangements, and performing related tasks and duties as needed. Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred• Some related experience and additional certification preferred (e.g. Office Management)• Willing to travel for business purposes including flying• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal, and written communication skills.• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.• Process-oriented —someone who has an eye for efficiency and streamlining processes.• Exceptional work ethic and dedication to high-quality results.• Comfortable with independently handling projects.• Flexible to adapt to last-minute changes in schedule,• Strategic thinker who can research and compare appropriate options and present and recommend the best solutions based on given and/or commonsense criteria.• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and remain professional under pressure and with limited supervision is required to succeed.• Must be comfortable with up to 8 hours of screen time.• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Compensation: $35,568 - $45,000 About Company: Patel Anderson LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Legal Assistant is a Clerical Legal Assistant Job at Patel Anderson located in Houston TX. Find other listings like Legal Assistant by searching Oodle for Clerical Legal Assistant Jobs.
Legal Assistant is a Clerical Legal Assistant Job at Patel Anderson located in Houston TX. Find other listings like Legal Assistant by searching Oodle for Clerical Legal Assistant Jobs.