Legal Assistant/paralegal in Houston Heights, TX| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Legal Assistant/paralegal

Location : Texas - Houston
Refer to Job # ENWU734435


Legal Assistant/Paralegal Responsibilities: Manage all case files, including but not limited to opening new matters, updating files as needed, saving and organizing all documents, records, discovery, and pleadings filed, served or received in any matter. Creation of basic legal documents, i.e. standard discovery requests, general denials, and other basic motions. Manage all calendar entries and reminders to ensure all deadlines are calendared, confirmed and met, including but not limited responsive pleadings, discovery, expert witness designation, controverting affidavits, motions, and trials. Coordinate and confirm all meetings, depositions and travel. File documents with courts and/or arbitration; must be able to use a variety of filing programs. Prepare deposition and trial notebooks and exhibits. Heavy client contact, including answering questions, providing monthly status updates, schedule depositions and obtain necessary information or documents to assist with drafting of written discovery or responses to motions. Update budgets and submit firm and vendor invoices and drafting instructions to carriers for payment. Work with vendors such as record companies, court reporters and videographers. Provide backup phone coverage as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor degree preferred. 3+ Years experience working as legal assistant/paralegal in civil litigation required (preferably civil defense). Experience with personal injury defense matters preferred. Knowledge of Texas State and Federal Court deadlines. Must be Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) proficient. Experience with eFileTexas and Federal ECFS/PACER court filing process and requirements. Must be able to think analytically, take direction well, and work independently. Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish.
 
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