Job Summary:
The Houston office of McGinnis Lochridge is seeking a highly motivated, tech-savvy, self-starter Legal Assistant to work with and provide support on a dynamic range of cases and administrative matters for four different attorneys with diverse practices including complex business litigation and U.S. international trade laws. The Legal Assistant will also assist the four lawyers with their individual business development and marketing efforts.
The ideal candidate will be a team player with advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook), dedication to excellence and client service, and a lifelong learner who enjoys learning and applying new skills, software, and technology.
McGinnis Lochridge offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, paid training, parking allowance, paid leave time, and business casual work environment. Visit mcginnislaw.com for more information. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate!
About the Firm: For over 90 years, McGinnis Lochridge has provided legal expertise to clients across Texas, the U.S., and the world, through its offices in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Decatur, and McAllen, Texas. Texas. The firm advises and represents prestigious clients on a wide array of complex matters while maintaining a collegial working environment. The firm serves clients in many areas, including oil and gas, international trade law, commercial litigation, electric energy, employment law, financial services, technology, wealth preservation, healthcare, hospitality, higher education, and real estate.
Key Responsibilities:
· Manages organization of case documents, discovery, pleadings, communications, drafts, and other files and records in document management system (iManage).
- Drafts discovery, pleadings, policies, procedures, presentations, and other documents for attorneys.
- Must be capable of independently using advanced Microsoft Word skills such as automated Tables of Contents, automated formatting through styles, creation of automated Tables of Authorities, and more.
- Creates initial drafts of Power Point presentations for attorneys, based on preliminary content and information provided by attorneys. The Legal Assistant must have proficiency in Microsoft Power Point, with skills such as Smart Art, and advanced font and formatting.
- Assists in building Excel spreadsheets for attorneys based on financial and other types of data using advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Builds and maintains project trackers in Microsoft Excel for attorneys.
- Proofs documents for accuracy in terms of grammar, spelling, and formatting.
· Calendars litigation deadlines based on case events such as pleadings, discovery, and orders, and schedules and coordinates depositions, court reporters, and videographers.
· Provides customer service to incoming clients, vendors and colleagues through email, telephone, and voicemail.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Training from a business/vocational school or other legal education preferred
- 5 years legal secretary experience
- Proficient with local, state, and federal filing rules, elementary legal procedures, and legal and business terminology
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiar with any enterprise time and billing system, preferably SurePoint (LMS) and ITimekeep.
- Familiar with any document management system, preferably iManage
- Detail oriented and able to prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure.
- Professional, polite, and positive client-centric attitude
- Legal Secretary or Legal Administrative experience preferred.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to hr@mcginnislaw.com. A cover letter is required, and applications without cover letters will not be reviewed. McGinnis Lochridge is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person