Cokinos | Young · 8 hours ago
Legal Secretary
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expCokinos | Young is a well-known firm specializing in construction law, offering a range of legal services since 1989. They are seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide administrative and organizational support to a team of attorneys in their Houston office.
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Hiring Manager
Laura Leija
Responsibilities
Provide secretarial support to 5-7 attorneys
Manage case deadlines and filings
Assist with trial preparation and research
Maintain/enter billable time entries for attorneys
Transcribe, prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and communications
Organize legal documents in the document management system
Maintain court docket (including calendaring docket control orders)
Prepare document outlines, including motions and petitions
Schedule court hearings, depositions, and other proceedings
Effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
Source and verify important case intelligence
Must have experience with litigation, construction law, and personal injury
Answer phone calls and emails, take notes/messages and redirect calls and messages when appropriate
Maintain attorney calendars
Qualification
Required
5+ years of legal secretary experience
Must have experience with litigation, construction law, and personal injury
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Teams, and other business technologies
Ability to multitask while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy in a high-paced, dynamic environment
Proven experience working in a professional office environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High standards of client service
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently to accomplish routine tasks
Great team player
Preferred
Associate degree or equivalent legal degree preferred
Notary public desired
Basic level of experience using office machinery (printers, fax machines, photocopiers, etc)
Experience with document management software is a plus
Sensitivity to confidential documents and information
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401K
Profit Sharing
Company
Cokinos | Young
Cokinos | Young is a law firm that specializes in the construction and real estate industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gregory Cokinos
President/CEO
Marc Young
Co-Founder
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