Legal Assistant - Texas

Overview

This is a remote, virtual position seeking a candidate with Texas Civil Litigation experience to perform legal and secretarial tasks supporting assigned attorney(s) under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules and calendars for assigned attorney(s).
• Compose various correspondence, pleadings, and legal forms.
• Coordinate timing and locations for multi-party appearances including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IMEs), meetings, and site inspections.
• Answer telephone calls, emails, and handle client inquiries.
• Receive and process incoming mail.
• Contact clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as directed.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of court rules and legal deadlines, keeping up-to-date.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to a full work shift.
• Occasionally reach overhead and below knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasionally move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance.
• Listen to and interpret auditory information at normal speaking levels.
• Visually verify, read, and locate materials and resources.
• Operate a computer and office equipment continuously for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.

Location

• United States - Texas (Remote position)

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• Employment consideration includes all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Employment is prohibited for individuals convicted of criminal felonies involving dishonesty or breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• Equal opportunity employer, non-discriminatory based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or other protected categories.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications promptly due to the limited application window.