Legal Secretary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join a law firm in Midland, Texas in a contract role with permanent potential. This position will provide direct support to one attorney, helping keep case work organized, deadlines on track, and legal documents prepared accurately. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling a variety of administrative and legal support tasks in a fast-paced practice environment.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct legal and regulatory research to support case preparation and attorney review.
• Draft, format, and revise correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Compile records, background details, and supporting facts needed for active matters.
• Coordinate materials and scheduling needs to help the attorney prepare for hearings, filings, and other legal proceedings.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files to ensure information is current and accessible.
• Perform fact-finding activities and assist with reviewing information relevant to case strategy.
• Manage calendars, track important deadlines, and support day-to-day case administration.
• Communicate professionally with clients and other contacts while helping maintain strong working relationships.• At least 1 year of experience in a legal secretary, legal assistant, or comparable law office support role.
• Proficiency with Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and case management software.
• Experience using CompuLaw or similar calendaring and deadline-tracking tools.
• Ability to assist with legal briefing and document preparation in a detail-oriented setting.
• Strong calendar management skills with close attention to deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Effective client service and communication skills in a legal environment.
• Comfortable working with office technology and standard consumer electronics used in daily operations.