McDowell Hetherington LLP · 9 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMcDowell Hetherington LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative assistance and primary support for assigned firm attorneys. The role requires professionalism and confidentiality while managing case files, preparing legal documents, and coordinating with various stakeholders.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Prepare and format legal and/or administrative correspondence and documents for assigned attorneys
Manage and maintain both physical and electronic case files for assigned attorneys
Enter billable time into LMS+ as requested by assigned attorneys
Book travel arrangements for assigned attorneys
Arrange depositions, mediations, or other proceedings on behalf of assigned attorneys
Communicate with Court, opposing counsel, and clients as needed
Calendar all relevant dates for all attorneys assigned to matters on which Legal Assistant is assisting
Responsible for filing legal documents electronically or manually as required
Ensure that assigned attorneys receive all documents, correspondence, alerts, or any other information pertaining to their assigned cases as soon as possible upon receipt
Complete Check Requests and Reimbursement Forms for assigned attorneys as needed
Assist with any administrative support/functions assigned attorneys may undertake for special projects and/or events
Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
Maintain attorney state and ECF court logins
Print and circulate attorney prebills
Qualification
Required
At least three (3) years of experience in a litigation or legal environment
Stable tenure with previous employers
Advanced Microsoft Office and Teams skills
Substantial experience working with electronic court filings in both state and federal courts
Experience managing and organizing large files both manually and electronically
Outstanding verbal and communication skills
Experience with Netdocs or a similar document management system
Experience with LMS+ or a similar timekeeping system
Company
McDowell Hetherington LLP
McDowell Hetherington is a national trial firm that supports the energy, insurance, and financial sectors, among others, with their most complex legal needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Boyea
Managing Partner, Dallas/Fort Worth Office
Andrew Kasner
Partner
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