Legal Assistant - Texas

Overview

This is a remote, virtual position seeking a candidate with Texas Civil Litigation experience to provide legal and secretarial support to 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 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 required.

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)

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• Employment consideration includes qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.
• Compliance with laws prohibiting employment discrimination and unlawful employment practices is maintained.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute legal administrative support within a civil litigation context while working remotely.