Legal Assistant

Segal McCambridge

. Support sophisticated civil defense matters pending in state and federal courts .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation support, including document preparation, court procedures, and effective communication with legal professionals. Proficient in managing administrative tasks and maintaining confidentiality while ensuring meticulous attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ProceduresTexas State and Federal Court ProceduresDocument Drafting and EditingMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyTime Management and Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Document PreparationLegal ResearchElectronic Court FilingPleadings and MotionsTrial PreparationExpense Reimbursement ProcessingBillable Time EntryIndexing and FilingVendor Invoice ProcessingConfidentiality Maintenance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationAttention to DetailIndependent JudgmentTeam CollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookWindows ApplicationsInternet Search Engines

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationLegal TerminologyCourt RulesLegal AssistantLegal Secretary

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support sophisticated civil defense matters pending in state and federal courts
Create, edit, format and finalize correspondence, memoranda, discovery, pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents
File and serve legal documents in all Texas courts
Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients and vendors
Process vendor invoices and prepare check requests
Prepare expense reimbursement forms
Maintain attorney calendars and schedule court appearances, depositions, meetings and deadlines
Open new files and ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents and electronic files
Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules and drafting trial-related documents
Make travel arrangements and appointments for attorneys and coordinate meetings and depositions
Enter billable time entries into the firm's timekeeping system accurately and promptly
Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, assisting attorneys and supporting colleagues as needed
Perform general administrative duties including filing, photocopying, scanning, managing office supplies and answering phones

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a legal assistant or secretary in a civil litigation setting
Experience with TX State and Federal court procedures and rules
Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing and proofreading legal documents
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows Applications, Internet search engines and electronic court filing and service applications
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively
Independent judgment required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with match
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance