Thompson Coe, an Insurance Defense law firm, is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Secretary for our San Antonio office. Qualified candidates will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Provides administrative support to litigation attorneys in the practice of law.
- Assists in preparing for hearings, trials, mediation, arbitration, depositions, meetings, etc. in a fast-paced, high volume litigation practice.
- Maintains, organizes, and manages electronic and paper client files.
- Knowledge of state and federal litigation deadlines - Dockets/calendars deadlines.
- Exercises discretion and maintains information of a confidential nature.
- Experience using a document management system; preferably iManage.
- Ability to E-file in State and Federal court.
- Assist with travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements.
- Maintain attorney calendars.
- Open new client/matter files, request conflict checks.
- Complete check requests/tracking.
- Assist with timekeeping.
- Superior written and communication skills.
- Handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Works occasional overtime, as needed.
- Adhere to Firm policies and procedures as outlined in the Firm Handbooks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Five (5) plus years of recent litigation experience in a law firm; preferably insurance defense.
- Advanced knowledge of the litigation process; rules of procedure; excellent litigation, secretarial, grammar, and proofreading skills.
- High proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to turn constructive feedback into best practices for future use.
- Ability to adapt to change and new technology.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, courts and opposing counsel and be proactive about seeking clarification of ambiguities.
- Ability to read and understand attorney mail and email.
- Ability to work positively within a team environment.
- Typing speed of 65+ words per minute.
Thompson Coe offers competitive compensation complemented by a benefits package. We also offer a hybrid work from home schedule to qualifying employees. Thompson Coe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.