Legal Secretary jobs in Beaumont, TX
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Legal Secretary
- Mehaffy Weber, PC
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Beaumont, TX
FULL_TIME
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SUMMARY:
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of secretarial duties to accommodate and facilitate the assigned attorneys. Maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff and observes confidentiality in all client and firm matters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:"Essential functions" are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.- Operates a computer with various software packages and hardware (printer); transcribes dictation from tapes and composes such items where necessary.
- Types correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents; drafts standard correspondence, memoranda and performs litigation support activities.
- Screens telephone calls and records messages.
- Reads, sorts and delivers incoming mail, electronic documents and faxes after making sure that the items had been docketed, if necessary. Ensures that outgoing mail is processed in a timely manner. If necessary, routes mail to Office Services for specific delivery service and follows up on timely delivery.
- Establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems; utilizes master calendar system.
- Responsible for calendaring depositions, hearings and conferences with co-counsel regarding case management and making necessary arrangements if not handled by legal assistant.
- Prepares Notices of Deposition and schedules said depositions while ensuring that items are calendared and all parties are informed.
- Prepares Cross Notices to affected counsel as per firm procedure.
- Maintains updated Service Lists for all cases.
- Maintains all client and general files through oversight of assigned file clerk. Conducts quarterly review for possible D.O.ing of closed files and prepares same for archiving through use of established firm procedure.
- Receives clients and visitors and maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney‑client relationship.
- Makes appointments and travel arrangements for attorney(s). Prepares and submits attorney expense statements.
- Receives and makes preliminary corrections to pre-bills for final approval of attorney. Processes invoices and submit to Accounting for payment.
- Works closely with administrative support staff (office services, receptionists, etc.); enters attorney time on a daily basis for submission. Maintains up-to-date Master Matter Maintenance sheets for use in coding time. Prepares cover sheets for all files.
- Performs overload typing, filing, photocopying, or reception relief as time permits and as requested by other attorneys or the office manager.
- Acts as a team player with other secretaries to accomplish daily tasks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:- Ability to read and write in order to proof and perform minor editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) of routine law office correspondence and legal case matters. Perform non‑complex arithmetic calculations on forms and documents; maintain records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent.
- Approximately 8-10 years of on-the-job experience necessary in order to gain an understanding of law office policies and procedures and produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision.
- Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft, dictation or transcription at a level of 70 wpm.
- Ability to operate all office equipment, which includes fax machines, copying equipment, phone system, and currently utilized software packages.
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact both in person and over the phone.
- Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain while producing a high volume of information performing other essential duties.
- Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal law office environment (non-smoking) with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply
- 20 Days Ago
Legal Secretary
- Beaumont Law Firm
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Beaumont, TX
FULL_TIME
- *Job Overview* We are seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support in a legal setting and assist attorneys in delivering excellent legal ...
- 2 Months Ago
Legal Receptionist/Secretary
- Jaime Carter & Associates
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Liberty, TX
FULL_TIME
- Job Overview:We are seeking a part-time legal assistant to help maintain our office in an efficient, orderly manner. As the newest member of our office, you will be responsible for coordinating calend...
- 20 Days Ago
Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant and File Clerk
- Germer PLLC
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Beaumont, TX
FULL_TIME
- Position Description:Germer PLLC is seeking an experienced full-time legal secretary/legal assistant and file clerk for the firm’s Beaumont office. Must be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Exce...
- 16 Days Ago
Secretary
- Renaldo Auto Mall
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Beaumont, TX
FULL_TIME
- We are seeking a Secretary to join our team! You will perform clerical and administrative functions in order to drive company success.Responsibilities:Draft correspondences and other formal documentsP...
- 1 Month Ago
Membership Secretary
- The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory
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Beaumont, TX
PART_TIME
- Location: Beaumont, TX Position Type: Regular Part-Time Pay Rate: $13.64/hour About this opportunity: The Membership Secretary coordinates administrative and operational systems and procedures to supp...
- 2 Months Ago
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Vocational Nurse (LVN) - LeBlanc Unit - No Experience Required
- UTMB Health
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Beaumont, TX
- Vocational Nurse (LVN) - LeBlanc Unit **Beaumont, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisiti...
- 12/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Driver Warehouse Associate
- Watsco, Inc.
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Beaumont, TX
- About Us Baker Distributing Company is one of the largest distributors of HVAC, refrigeration and food service equipment...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Substitute Teacher at Bob Hope Charter School
- Kelly Services
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Beaumont, TX
- **We are hiring substitute teachers for Bob Hope Charter School for the 2024-2025 School Year.** **No previous experienc...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Supervisor Radiology, Radiology, West Beaumont Hospital - Full Time
- Christus Health
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Beaumont, TX
- Description This position is for our new CHRISTUS West facility that will open in March of 2025! -Upon hire you will tra...
- 12/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
LVN - Private Duty
- Maxim Healthcare
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Beaumont, TX
- LVN needed for adult trach/vent case in Beaumont, Tx 8a-6p Monday through Friday * Weekly pay * Enhanced benefits Maxim ...
- 12/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Stiles Unit - No Experience Required
- UTMB Health
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Beaumont, TX
- Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Stiles Unit **Beaumont, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisitio...
- 12/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Guard TWIC Facility
- MSCCN
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Beaumont, TX
- Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give y...
- 12/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant and File Clerk
- Germer PLLC
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Beaumont, TX
- Job Description Job Description Position Description: Germer PLLC is seeking an experienced full-time legal secretary/le...
- 12/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont (/ˈboʊmɒnt/ BOH-mont) is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Texas, in the United States, within the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located in Southeast Texas on the Neches River about 85 miles (137 km) east of Houston (city center to city center), Beaumont had a population of 117,267 at the time of the 2010 census, making it the thirtieth-most populous city in the state of Texas.
Beaumont was founded as a town in 1835. The early European–American settlement had an economy based on the development of lumber, farming, and port industries. In 1892, Jo...
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Income Estimation for Legal Secretary jobs
$49,810 to $65,469
Beaumont, Texas area prices
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