Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Position: Personal Injury Legal AssistantLocation: Houston, TXEmployment Type: Direct HirePay: $75000 -$90000 / Year DOESchedule: Flexible, overtime required.Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).DescriptionThe legal assistant works primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or other team members to most effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs.Manage busy calendars and constantly evolving schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, meetings and events.E-filing in state and federal courts, docketing deadlines, and trial preparation.Prepare and revise a wide variety of documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and legal materials. Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.Schedule depositions and prepare hearing notebooks. Assist in trial preparation as needed. Process expense reports. Receive, place, and screen telephone calls as required. Schedule conference calls, coordinate and schedule travel.Provide assistance to other Legal Secretaries within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet Firm and client needs. Organize and prioritize workload to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.RequirementsMinimum of 5-7+ years as a litigation legal secretary.Personal injury experience.High school diploma or equivalent.Proficiency in E-Filing.Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute.Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.#J-18808-Ljbffr