Spherion is currently seeking an experienced, motivated Legal Assistant/Secretary to join a top growing personal injury law firm with offices in Houston, Dallas and Baton Rouge!
... On a day-to-day basis, works primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or other team members to most effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs. This includes managing busy calendars and constantly evolving schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, meetings and events. Familiarity with e-filing in state and federal courts, docketing deadlines, and trial preparation are also required.
Annual Salary: $45k-65k$; depending on experience
Choice of schedule: 8am-5pm, 8:30am-5:30pm, or 9am-6pm
Responsibilities:
Prepare and revise a wide variety of documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and legal materials. Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.
Schedule depositions and prepare hearing notebooks. Assist in trial preparation as needed. Process expense reports. Receive, place, and screen telephone calls as required. Schedule conference calls, coordinate and schedule travel.
Provide assistance to other Legal Secretaries within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet Firm and client needs. Organize and prioritize workload so as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.
Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.
ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Calendaring, docket management, and personal injury law experience are all big pros!
Education:
High School
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
- Ability to work core business hours with flexibility for overtime as required.
- Must have 5+ years of recent secretarial experience.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute.
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Professional, organized self-starter with 5+ years as a litigation legal secretary with good tenure.
- Proactive work ethic, the ability to anticipate needs, excellent decision-making skills, attention to detail, a flexible schedule and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment are a must.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively as a team are also required.
Apply online: www.spherion.com
RESUME REQUIRED
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Spherion is currently seeking an experienced, motivated Legal Assistant/Secretary to join a top growing personal injury law firm with offices in Houston, Dallas and Baton Rouge!
On a day-to-day basis, works primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or other team members to most effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs. This includes managing busy calendars and constantly evolving schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, meetings and events. Familiarity with e-filing in state and federal courts, docketing deadlines, and trial preparation are also required.
Annual Salary: $45k-65k$; depending on experience
Choice of schedule: 8am-5pm, 8:30am-5:30pm, or 9am-6pm
Responsibilities:
Prepare and revise a wide variety of documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and legal materials. Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.
Schedule depositions and prepare hearing notebooks. Assist in trial preparation as needed. Process expense reports. Receive, place, and screen telephone calls as required. Schedule conference calls, coordinate and schedule travel. ... Provide assistance to other Legal Secretaries within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet Firm and client needs. Organize and prioritize workload so as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.
Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.
ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Calendaring, docket management, and personal injury law experience are all big pros!
Education:
High School
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
- Ability to work core business hours with flexibility for overtime as required.
- Must have 5+ years of recent secretarial experience.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute.
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Professional, organized self-starter with 5+ years as a litigation legal secretary with good tenure.
- Proactive work ethic, the ability to anticipate needs, excellent decision-making skills, attention to detail, a flexible schedule and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment are a must.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively as a team are also required.
Apply online: www.spherion.com
RESUME REQUIRED
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Prepare and revise a wide variety of documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and legal materials. Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials. Schedule depositions and prepare hearing notebooks. Assist in trial preparation as needed. Process expense reports. Receive, place, and screen telephone calls as required. Schedule conference calls, coordinate and schedule travel.Provide assistance to other Legal Secretaries within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet Firm and client needs. Organize and prioritize workload so as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
experience4-7 years
skillsCalendaring, docket management, and personal injury law experience are all big pros!
qualifications- Ability to work core business hours with flexibility for overtime as required.- Must have 5+ years of recent secretarial experience. - Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute. - Must have high school diploma or equivalent.- Professional, organized self-starter with 5+ years as a litigation legal secretary with good tenure. - Proactive work ethic, the ability to anticipate needs, excellent decision-making skills, attention to detail, a flexible schedule and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment are a must. - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively as a team are also required.
educationHigh School