Litigation File Clerk

Job Description

Entry Level File Clerk | Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP

The Tone:
This is an entry-level position at Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP, located in Houston, TX. PBFCM, established in 1970, has grown to 15 offices across Texas with over 50 attorneys and more than 400 employees, proudly representing over 2000 governmental entities. The firm’s enduring success is built on unwavering principles of honesty and ethical conduct. This role is crucial for providing essential clerical and administrative support, enabling legal assistants and attorneys to efficiently advance litigation cases.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX

• Team: Reports to a department supervisor and litigation manager
• Mission: Provides essential clerical and administrative support to attorneys and legal assistants to facilitate the progression of litigation cases.
• Tech Stack: Document storage software, e-cabinet system, firm’s custom case management system, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Provide clerical assistance to legal assistants and attorneys to aid in the collaborative efforts of moving cases forward.
• Document Management: Maintain and process legal documents efficiently within the firm’s document storage software.
• Court Filings: Prepare and electronically file litigation documents with various court systems as required.
• Correspondence: Draft and prepare a variety of outgoing letters for professional communication.
• Database Updates: Maintain and accurately update critical databases, including the e-cabinet system and the firm’s custom case management system.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No prior experience is required; however, previous experience in a law office with a general understanding of the litigation process is a plus.
• Skills: Strong grammar, spelling, and general math skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and maintain strict attention to detail; ability to work independently, strong proficiency at multi-tasking, punctuality, and dependability; knowledge of office procedures and operation of office machines such as copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Bonus: Excellent critical thinking skills, superior computer skills and knowledge, a proactive work ethic, and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including both verbal and written.