Practice Assistant
Burnett Specialists
Houston, TX
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
16 days ago
The Practice Group Assistant provides interim administrative and secretarial support, acting as a backup for other
legal secretaries and assisting with overflow work or absences. The Assistant must be detail-oriented, highly
organized, able to prioritize workloads and tech savvy. They must also have a professional demeanor and be a self-
starter with excellent written and oral communication skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Provides a full range of administrative support to multiple attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries in the
Litigation section as needed.
? Prepares and proofreads legal documents, including briefs, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence,
using firm templates and attorney direction.
? Formats, coordinates, and e-files documents in State and Federal courts in compliance with court rules.
? Maintains case information in Court Alert and organizes documents in the firms document management
system.
? Opens new client/matter files, assists with conflict checks, and coordinates with the New Business Intake
team.
? Schedule meetings and conferences, prepares materials, coordinates travel, and support client interactions
while maintaining confidentiality.
? Prepares exhibits, notebooks, and other case materials as needed.
? Manages mail, billing support, time entry, expense reports, and check requests under attorney guidance.
? Provides general administrative and overflow support.
? Attends training to strengthen technical document preparation skills.
? Adheres to Firm policies and procedures as outlined in the Firm Handbook.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
? Bachelors degree preferred and 2+ years of litigation experience in a mid- to large-size law firm.
? Proficient in Microsoft Office, document management systems (e.g., NetDocs), billing and expense
software, and experienced with federal (ECF) and Texas state e-filing systems.
? Strong understanding of state and federal court rules and procedures.
? Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong proofreading, time management, and multitasking skills.
? Excellent communication and customer service skills; able to work both independently and collaboratively
in a fast-paced environment.
? Willingness to work overtime as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment with some exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like. The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
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