Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Sugar Land, Texas. In this role, you will provide vital support to attorneys by managing legal documents, overseeing schedules, and ensuring smooth administrative operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a detail-oriented services environment.

Responsibilities :

• Draft and finalize legal pleadings and discovery documents with precision.
• Submit court filings electronically for both state and federal cases.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation through organization and scheduling.
• Create and manage correspondence, deposition notices, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and maintain calendars for hearings, deadlines, depositions, and mediations.
• Organize and maintain electronic filing systems for case documents.
• Arrange travel plans for attorneys and handle expense reimbursements as needed.
• Review and process invoices for approval.
• Perform dictation tasks and transcription as requested.
• Provide receptionist coverage and assist with scanning, copying, mailing, and faxing documents.
• Proficiency in e-filing for state and federal courts.
• Strong skills in calendar management and scheduling.
• Experience in civil litigation support and document preparation.
• Ability to perform dictation and transcription with accuracy.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Competence in using Adobe, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Dropbox.
• Familiarity with handling court filings and legal procedures.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.