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Job summary
Performs moderate to complex legal and other secretarial duties for assigned attorney(s); keeps staff up to date on new court rules and office procedures.
This is a remote position supporting attorneys on our houston-area legal teamBilingual candidates are a plus! this position has the potential to qualify for a sign-on bonusPlease speak with one of our recruiters for additional details.
Essential job functions
Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s)Transcribes and/or composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms from dictated, handwritten or verbal correspondence.
Receives and processes incoming mailCoordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, imes, meetings and site inspections.
Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s).
Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines.
Answers telephone calls and receives visitors for assigned attorney(s).
Implements training schedule for entry level secretaries and administrative staff.
Performs other functions as assigned by legal office administrator or managing attorney.
Physical actions
Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting of occasional walking, standing, lifting, bending and stooping.
Physical environment
Education requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience requirements
18 months as a trial secretary 1 with fig or two years of outside civil litigation experience.
Special skill requirement
Word processing on personal computer.
Benefits
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
Co only: the pay range for this job being performed in co would be $42,000-$56,000
Bonus opportunity (based on company and individual performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Job location(s): us - tx - houstn-11700, us - tx - remote, us - co - remote
