Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Legal Secretary in Austin, Texas. The selected individual will be primarily supporting our Bankruptcy Group, enhancing attorney effectiveness by providing relevant information and support. This role involves a range of tasks including drafting legal documents, coordinating schedules, and resolving conflicts. Responsibilities: • Efficiently process and transmit text, data, and graphics. • Maintain and monitor attorney calendars, scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and travel. • Draft letters and documents, collecting and analyzing information. • Manage client conferences and attorney meetings, coordinating preparation of charts, graphs, and expense reports. • Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, counsel, third parties, private investigators, medical providers, experts, etc. • Maintain client and attorney confidentiality, keeping all information secure. • Utilize electronic filing and retrieval systems, supervising assigned file clerks. • Assist in submitting billable time and reimbursable expenses, preparing invoices and communicating with clients concerning invoices. • Contribute to the department's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new requests and special projects. • Demonstrate exceptional customer service and people skills, working well within a team concept. • Show consistent follow-through and the ability to multi-task, effectively balancing priorities and meeting tight deadlines. Requirements • Extensive experience in calendaring and organizing important legal dates and deadlines • Proficiency in e-Filing and adept at using legal software for document management • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Bankruptcy Law • Experience in handling Bankruptcy Filings with accuracy and efficiency • Familiarity with Commercial Litigation and related legal procedures • Proven ability to draft legal documents with attention to detail and in accordance with legal standards • Proficiency in preparing and managing legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .