Job Description

Overview

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Responsibilities

Linda M. Villarreal & Associates, a growing staff counsel program for State Farm Mutual Automobile Company, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team in Houston, Texas.  We hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry.  Candidates must be detail-oriented, adaptable, and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced electronic environment.  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to calendaring/scheduling for multiple attorneys, electronic filing with the courts, pulling docket control orders, and routine legal correspondence.  Hours for this position are 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday. For a successful work environment, you will be asked to have a reliable source of internet for your time working from home or virtually.  The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually.  Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. 

Office Location: 1221 Lamar St., Suite 900, Houston, TX 77010

Qualifications

3+ years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience, preferably in an Insurance Defense environment
Familiarity with rules and procedures of District Clerks and knowledge of service and filing requirements is necessary
Experience with E-filing with the Texas Court system
Proficiency in software technology, tools, and case management system
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bilingual skills are preferred but not required