Wright Close Barger & Guzman · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWright Close Barger & Guzman is a law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with various administrative functions. The role requires effective time management and organizational skills to handle confidential tasks, including document preparation and scheduling.
Legal
Hiring Manager
Julia Coronado
Responsibilities
Knowledge of appellate (e-filings), trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and rules
Must know Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
Schedule depositions with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court reporters
Schedule conference calls and on-site/off-site meetings
Arrange and coordinate travel arrangements
Calendar depositions, hearings, trials, and all associated dates
Manage Outlook calendar of all appointments, conferences, and meetings
Open new matters, run conflict checks for the partner’s review, and prepare engagement letters
Document management and organization, saving documents and emails to a document management system
Become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
Submit the attorney's expense reports
Submit new client matter forms to accounting/
Assist layers with collections and A/R
Prepare binders for attorneys as requested
Manage bills for third-party vendors, process check requests, and follow up with accounting
Perform other duties as assigned by the Firm Administrator
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of appellate (e-filings), trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and rules
Must know Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
Schedule depositions with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court reporters
Schedule conference calls and on-site/off-site meetings
Arrange and coordinate travel arrangements
Calendar depositions, hearings, trials, and all associated dates
Manage Outlook calendar of all appointments, conferences, and meetings
Open new matters, run conflict checks for the partner's review, and prepare engagement letters
Document management and organization, saving documents and emails to a document management system
Become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
Submit the attorney's expense reports
Submit new client matter forms to accounting
Assist layers with collections and A/R
Prepare binders for attorneys as requested
Manage bills for third-party vendors, process check requests, and follow up with accounting
Perform other duties as assigned by the Firm Administrator
Proven aptitude for learning new software applications
Must know Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Willingness to assist others when needed is a must
Self-starter & Independent Worker: Take initiative and work autonomously, confidently handling complex tasks and competing priorities
Pressure-Proof Performer: Remain calm, flexible, and proactive when working under pressure, offering creative solutions, and maintaining efficiency in any situation
Preferred
3-5 years of related experience in appellate highly preferred
Experience with electronic and court filing procedures in other states is a plus
Experience with NetDocs documents management system is a plus
Company
Wright Close Barger & Guzman
Ability, hard work, and perseverance are hallmarks of Wright Close Barger & Guzman, LLP, and our clients can expect top-notch representation every step of the way.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eric Boettcher
Partner
Eva Guzman
Partner
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