Temporary- Legal Secretary

Temporary- Legal Secretary

Provides all necessary secretarial and administrative support to the Attorneys and the Office of the General Counsel. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties include : maintaining strict confidentiality, logging incoming lawsuits, composing and typing legal documents, opening and distributing mail, maintaining attorney calendars, communicating with courthouse staff, directing telephone calls, organizing electronic case files, filing legal documents, reviewing billings, acting as the records management coordinator, maintaining record retention schedule, participating in projects, communicating with external entities, providing excellent customer service, applying SMS methods, promoting safety awareness, and performing other job-related duties.

Education Requirement : High school diploma or GED required.

Years & Experience Required : Minimum seven (7) general secretarial experience including four (4) years of litigation experience. Spanish speaker is plus, as is personal injury litigation experience.

Knowledge & Skills Required : Strong proficiency with Personal Computers and Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Word, and calendaring in Microsoft Outlook. Knowledge of legal terminology and general office procedures. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Accurate typing skills, typing of 60-65 wpm preferred. Writing sample will be requested (brief professional letter or memo, with sensitive or privileged information redacted, if necessary).

Additional Information : The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and / or alcohol testing throughout their employment. Employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and / or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.