Litigation Legal Assistant Jobs

Baird Holm LLP is growing! We are seeking to add an Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 2+ years of litigation support experience to join our dynamic and diverse Legal Assistant team.

As a successful Legal Assistant in the Litigation section at Baird Holm, you will be a resourceful problem solver that thrives in a fast-paced environment full of people with "get the job done" attitudes. You will have the opportunity to provide administrative and project support to attorneys and paralegals while continually advancing your technical skills and knowledge of the legal and court systems. As a Firm, we are constantly evolving to continue to provide world-class, exceptional support to our internal and external clients, which requires a high degree of technical proficiency, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, including legal vocabulary, grammar, and spelling. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, FREE covered parking, casual Fridays, and mental wellness benefits.

Baird Holm's commitment to attracting, retaining, and promoting a diverse work force is not only integral to the legal work of the Firm, but also to serving the interests of a wide-ranging client base.

If you're interested in a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, Please submit your resume through our application process. Only highly qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration. No recruiters/agencies please.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform searches of various legal databases to support and assist attorneys.
• Maintains current knowledge about processes utilized in supported practice area(s).
• Schedule and follow through on depositions and mediations
• Creates and assembles documents and materials for client and other presentations.
• Performs other duties and special projects as requested.
• Proofreads all documents produced, checking for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors, as well as ensuring that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact.
• Transcribing dictations as needed
• File documents in state and federal courts, keeping current with court rules and filing procedures
• Assists other legal assistants in document production and other work as requested.
• Prepare template documents for all court filings
• Performs ongoing maintenance and management of attorney contacts in ContactEase (CRM), enters new contacts, assists with compiling mailing lists for distribution of communications.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines
• Format and finalize detailed legal documents to include all required filings
• Reviews and releases attorney time into Aderant for invoicing.
• Assist in the discovery process with preparation of documents and exhibits
• Processes expense reimbursements.
• Performs routine filing into client/matter and other files (physical or electronic), keeps files up to date at all times, and retrieves closed files when requested.
• Makes travel arrangements and manages registration and payment for attorney attendance at conferences.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Two years of experience in a litigation setting strongly preferred.
• High degree of accuracy and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• High School Diploma required, college experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn other software programs used by the firm.
• Outstanding communication and listening skills.
• Excellent command of grammar, spelling and sentence structure.
• Ability to prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment as needed.

Benefits Include

• 401(k)
• Free Covered Parking
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Department: Solid Waste Reports to: Solid Waste Superintendent
• Health Savings Account
• Health Insurance

Summary: Under basic supervision, operates specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions at Solid Waste division of the Public Works Department (PWD); operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions: Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates a variety of machinery to move and transfer solid waste, refuse, and discarded materials; operates specialized vehicles for collection and emptying of trash containers.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and reports mechanical defects and vehicle maintenance needs.
• Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 2 year's work experience operating heavy equipment, preferably with the City of Odessa OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge Of

• Safety policies and standards, and safe driving practices in public streets.
• Operation, maintenance, and capabilities of heavy power-driven equipment.

Skill In

• Following standard operating and safety procedures and verbal and written instructions.
• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, vehicle inspection procedures, and making minor adjustments to operating controls.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

License And Certification Requirements

• Special vehicle training and licensing may be required.
• Texas State Commercial Driver's License Class B is required

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities; requires constant physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. City approved safety shoes must be worn.

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