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With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner.
Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team in our Houston Office.
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; possess excellent organizational, time management, word processing, proofreading, and strong multi-tasking skills.
Duties
- Draft pleadings and correspondence
- Work closely with attorneys and assist with the preparation of court filings
- E-file with various state and federal courts
- Maintains files, including organizing electronic filings, correspondence, and other documents on the firm’s document management system (NetDocs) for active files
- Open new client/matter client files (Aderant)
- Maintain calendars and client contacts
- Coordinate travel and meeting logistics including scheduling, arranging video conferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms
- Other administrative duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Secretary
- Strong organizational and proofreading skills
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Comfortable with using large electronic document management systems and remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Skype for Business, WebEx, Microsoft Teams)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both virtually and in-person
- High attention to detail and accuracy, excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to anticipate needs and take action without requiring detailed direction in relation to routine responsibilities
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
What Kean Miller Offers
We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).
How to Apply
Please submit a resume to Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com or apply through our Careers Page on our website.
All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.
Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.
About Kean Miller
Kean Miller is one of the largest and best recognized law firms in the Gulf South region and the largest law firm based in Baton Rouge. For 42 years, the Firm has been innovating and growing, revolutionizing the standards for excellence in client service, and earning numerous awards for its market-leading practices and thoughtful and creative legal representation. Mansfield certified for the sixth consecutive year, Kean Miller has been consistently named to the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 and the Law360 Top 400 lists. The Firm is routinely recognized as a Best Place to Work by business publications in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Houston. The Firm’s collaborative culture, people-first approach, and devotion to quality are foundational to the Firm’s continued success, reflecting its reputation in the market.
