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Description We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role involves providing top-tier support to attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on commercial litigation defense. If you have strong organizational skills, proficiency in legal procedures, and a proactive attitude, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and engagement agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Conduct e-filing for federal, state, and local courts while adhering to respective court rules and deadlines.

• Assist with discovery processes, including document collection, deposition preparation, and generating privilege logs.

• Organize trial materials such as trial notebooks, calendars, indexes, and chronologies to support attorneys during litigation.

• Coordinate and schedule client meetings, depositions, court hearings, and trials, both virtually and in-person.

• Arrange travel accommodations for attorneys and legal staff when required.

• Collaborate with firm leadership, associates, and staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Work with the accounting department on conflict checks, new matter forms, and billing reviews.

• Maintain and organize legal records using electronic databases like iManage and ShareFile.

• Stay updated on court rules and procedures, ensuring compliance and timely submissions. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal secretary, with a focus on commercial litigation defense.

• Familiarity with insurance defense litigation is highly preferred.

• Proficient in e-filing processes and legal software platforms such as iManage and ShareFile.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to grammar and punctuation.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

• Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude with a focus on precision and reliability.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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