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Legal Secretary - Houston Office
Blue Williams, LLC has an immediate opening for a legal secretary with strong litigation experience to work in its downtown Houston location. This position includes preparing letters, pleadings, subpoenas, time entry, preparing check requests, scanning and organizing electronic documents, court filings/e-filings in state and federal courts, opening new matters, calendaring deadlines, scheduling depositions, and meetings. Candidate must be detail oriented and possess superior organizational and computer skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also necessary. Candidate needs to be dependable, professional and a team player.
Our firm offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes: group health, group long term disability and voluntary dental, vision, life and short term disability. 401K plan, accrued vacation, firm holidays. This is a full time position, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm with 1 hour lunch break. Applications will be kept in the strictest of confidences.
Legal Secretary - Metairie Office
Blue Williams, LLC has an opening for a litigation secretary to assist 3 attorneys. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of law firm experience, 70 wpm typing speed, excellent computer skills, time entry, preparing subpoenas, e-filing in State and Federal courts, excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills. Candidates must have strong organizational skills with good attention to detail. Candidates need to be dependable, punctual, professional and a team player.
Our firm offers a competitive salary based on years of experience and full benefits package. Position is full-time Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Applications will be kept in the strictest of confidences.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with clerical tasks such as drafting and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and memos
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
- Maintain and organize legal files, both physical and electronic, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible
- Prepare and file legal documents with courts and government agencies
- Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys when necessary
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a legal secretary
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Proficient in electronic document management systems and file organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong proofreading skills
Job Type: Full-time
Email: sboudreaux@bluewilliams.com
Litigation Associate - Metairie Office
Blue Williams, LLC seeks a full-time litigation attorney with 1-5 years of experience in insurance defense to work in its Metairie office. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Louisiana. Candidates will be responsible for capturing their time daily and must be skilled in file handling, file management, drafting legal documents, legal research, attending depositions, appearing in court, arguing motions, and assisting with trials. Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office 365. Superior academic background with exceptional research and writing skills required. This partnership-track position offers a competitive salary and full benefits package including 401K and free parking. Interested candidates should send resume, transcript and writing sample to fax: 504-849-3043 or email: sboudreaux@bluewilliams.com