Legal Secretary, Litigation
Baker Botts

Houston, Texas

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Baker Botts, a full-service, leading international law firm recognized for our understanding of the industries we serve, is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary. Under general supervision from Secretarial Services Manager, the Litigation Legal Secretary provides full administrative and document processing support to assigned group of attorneys and/or paralegals. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in our Houston office with excellent benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides confidential administrative support to assignments, performing secretarial tasks of a confidential nature including, but not limited to, composing or preparing documents and correspondence that requires knowledge of legal terminology and using advanced formatting skills. This may require spending long periods of time at a computer workstation.
  • Completes complex litigation e-filings in state and federal courts.
  • Prepares hearing and trial notebooks.
  • Generates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.
  • Hyperlinks appellate briefs.
  • Compares documents using Workshare Compare.
  • Maintains attorney contacts through Interaction.
  • Establishes, maintains, processes, and/or oversees electronic files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates, and/or other documents.
  • Schedules appointments and performs other tasks related to maintaining assignments’ calendars; schedules and coordinates meetings and conferences, including extensive travel, lodging, transportation, and meal arrangements as well as seeking approval for attorneys from department heads.
  • Schedules depositions, including handling logistics and scheduling court reporters, videographers, etc.
  • Coordinates outsourced copy jobs. Provides photocopying and/or scanning of correspondence, documents and other printed materials. May require lifting and carrying file folders without assistance.
  • Handles in-coming correspondence (including gathering and/or preparing needed materials for lawyer’s review of same in timely fashion), as well as out-going correspondence, including mail, emails to clients, faxes, hand deliveries, FedEx’s, etc.
  • Drafts, edits and disseminates information through presentations, charts, graphs, diagrams, spreadsheets, letters, email, mail, memos, itineraries, etc.
  • Answers telephones and delivers accurate and timely messages.
  • Reviews and revises monthly proformas; prepares correspondence for each and submits revised proformas and drafts letters to lawyer for approval; submits to accounting department for final invoices; mails/emails/e-submits specific invoices to clients.
  • Inputs attorney time as needed utilizing the Firm’s time entry software on a daily basis.
  • Interacts with clients, vendors, attorneys and staff to maintain good relations.
  • Maintains workstation and surrounding area which may require lifting, squatting, kneeling, or bending.
  • Closes files per lawyer requests in Firm software, currently NBI. This may require lifting file bank boxes containing client files.
  • Reconciles and submits travel, client development, and client expenses for reimbursement through Chrome River and reconciles AMEX statements for all assignments.
  • Maintains calendars and dockets as requested by attorneys; submits and reconciles reimbursements.
  • May work as a liaison between attorneys and staff to assist with various Firm special projects. Carries out general administrative duties associated with such projects as assigned.
  • Other projects as assigned by Secretarial Services Manager, Partner in Charge and Office Administrator.

    Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma required; Some college and/or PLS Certification desirable.
  • At least five years of related office experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
  • Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
  • Strong organizational and records management skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and with tact and diplomacy, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Advanced computer and software application skills. Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point is required. Proficiency with FileSite document management is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of New Business Intake, LegalKey, Intapp, InterAction, IntappTime, and Aderant software.
  • Proficiency with e-filing in federal and state courts is desired.
  • Ability to learn and use databases.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
  • Ability to multi-task and work well under time constraints.
  • Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time restraints.
  • Must have strong organizational, decision-making skills and problem solving skills.
  • Must be reliable, a self-starter and have a professional demeanor. Read, write, and speak English at the college level.
Extent of Contact (Within and outside the Firm)
  • Extensive daily contacts with lawyers, staff and colleagues in local office as well as Firmwide.
  • Moderate to high degree of contact with clients and lawyers with other firms.
  • Occasional contact with vendors, legal associations and publications.
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to work at a computer for considerable periods of time.
  • Must be able to routinely lift and carry file folders weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Position requires extensive telephone use.
  • Must be able to staple and collate repetitively.
  • Must be able to lift, squat, kneel and bend.
  • Position is full-time and requires a five-day workweek and standard hours as outlined in the firm policy manual. Work frequently requires more than the regularly scheduled 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
Working Condition and Environment
  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
  • This position is a full-time position requiring a 5-day work week and standard hours as outlined in the firm policy manual. Additional hours will be required when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload.
  • Must be available to work overtime, including weekend hours, when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Must be willing to change regular work schedule to meet the needs of the Firm.
  • Must be able to perform essential duties of the position with time constraints and frequent interruptions.
  • This role may be hybrid and will require a minimum of three days per week (or at least 60%) present in the office, and up to two days per week (40%) may be performed remotely.
Baker Botts L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.


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