Description We are seeking a diligent Legal Secretary to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role primarily involves providing comprehensive legal support to a team of attorneys, focusing on insurance defense cases. The position involves a wide range of duties including e-filings in both state and federal courts, managing case loads, and maintaining calendars for three attorneys. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the filing of legal documents to state and federal courts.

• Assist in the removal of cases to federal court when necessary.

• Support attorneys with heavy case loads, predominantly pertaining to car accidents.

• Maintain and manage the attorneys' calendars to ensure smooth workflows.

• Utilize LexisNexis and other management systems for efficient case handling.

• Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suites including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook to manage work.

• Handle billing functions, dictation, and other documentation tasks.

• Manage e-File and e-Filing systems for efficient record keeping and document retrieval.

• Conduct briefings and calendar management for the legal team. Requirements

-At least 3-5 years insurance defense experience preferred

• Familiarity with Management System software to ensure organized operations

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data management and financial tasks

• Competence in using Microsoft Office Suites for various administrative tasks

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management

• Knowledge of Billing Functions to manage invoices and payments

• Ability to prepare Briefings for lawyers and other legal professionals

• Experience in Calendar Management to schedule meetings and appointments

• Proficiency in taking Dictation for accurate record-keeping

• Ability to handle Documentation tasks including filing, organizing, and archiving

• Familiarity with e-File systems for secure and organized document storage

• Experience with e-Filing systems for efficient management of legal documents.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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