Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Staff Assistant position in our Houston Office .

This position is in-office 5 days a week.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor service notifications, download and save documents in iManage and circulate to team members as appropriate
• Assist with vendor invoices
• Assist with reception coverage, including answering telephone and directing calls, greeting office visitors, preparing conference rooms for meetings and processing incoming/outgoing mail
• Manage and update data using Excel spreadsheets
• Provide general administrative and clerical support as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ years of office experience
• High level of motivation with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, successfully manage and prioritize a variety of demands daily, and take direction from support staff and attorneys
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Kofax PDF or similar program. iManage experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent typing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

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