Legal Secretary

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About Cokinos | Young

Well known for its construction law expertise since 1989, Cokinos | Young offers a broad array of legal services delivered with a commitment to efficiency, value, and client service. Clients benefit from our extensive experience on a wide range of projects in both the public and private sectors. Cokinos | Young prides itself on a vibrant culture of cooperation and collaboration and welcomes all qualified candidates looking to join our growing team of professionals.

Today, we are a firm of approximately 100 lawyers across Texas and on both coasts. The Firm is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary in our Houston office. This dynamic position involves a combination of administrative, organizational, client service, and communication tasks to support a team of Houston attorneys. You will work under the supervision of an attorney team and will provide support on assigned legal cases and tasks.

The firm offers a competitive benefits and compensation package and a supportive team environment and culture. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and possess competencies in Microsoft Word, as well as strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Apply today and join our team!

• Provide secretarial support to 5-7 attorneys
• Manage case deadlines and filings
• Assist with trial preparation and research
• Maintain/enter billable time entries for attorneys
• Transcribe, prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and communications
• Organize legal documents in the document management system
• Prepare document outlines, including motions and petitions
• Schedule court hearings, depositions, and other proceedings
• Effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Source and verify important case intelligence
• Must have experience with litigation, construction law, and personal injury.
• Answer phone calls and emails, take notes/messages and redirect calls and messages when appropriate.
• Maintain attorney calendars

• 5+ years of legal secretary experience
• Notary public desired
• Basic level of experience using office machinery (printers, fax machines, photocopiers, etc)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite:
  Outlook, Word, Teams, and other business technologies
• Experience with document management software is a plus.
• Sensitivity to confidential documents and information
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy in a high-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven experience working in a professional office environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High standards of client service
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently to accomplish routine tasks
• Great team player

Pay/Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Pay includes a year-end performance-based bonus.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

In-person preferred

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K and Profit Sharing