Legal Secretary
HybridHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Greet clients and visitors, answer phone calls, and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel. Coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements while maintaining and organizing client files in the iManage document management system. Conduct legal research, gather case information, and update docket sheets. Open new files, run conflicts, and perform general clerical duties such as filing, scanning, and data entry. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and accounting teams. This role supports attorneys and staff across corporate, securities, litigation, and other practice areas at Mayer LLP, a Southwest-based firm serving clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and legal software
- Knowledge of e-filing in state and federal courts
- Knowledge of court rules and procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience working as a legal secretary on the litigation defense side
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