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legal videographer

CocoPhils

Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Videographer to join our team and bring legal proceedings to life through depositions. In this role, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality footage, learning and using legal termanology.Responsibilities<ul><li>Film and record legal proceedings, depositions in interview style.</li><li>Manage video and audio equipment all aspects of live recording. If editing is needed, videographer is expected to know editing software to fix any issues.</li><li>Collaborate with legal teams to understand project requirements and deliver tailored video content</li><li>Ensure all videos adhere to confidentiality standards and legal guidelines throughout the production process</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Proven experience in video production, videography, filming, and editing within a professional setting</li><li>Familiarity with any editing software, via computer or laptop, not via phone.</li><li>Ability to operate professional video recording equipment confidently in various conference room environments</li><li>Prior experience working on legal or corporate video projects is advantageous but not mandatory</li></ul>Join us as a Legal Videographer to craft impactful visual stories that support justice and legal excellence. Your creativity combined with technical expertise will help us produce compelling content that makes a difference!Pay: $40.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Videographer

Dolcefino Consulting

VIDEOGRAPHER &amp; EDITOR NEEDEDAs local newsrooms cut back on Investigative Journalism, an increasing number of people are turning to private firms like Dolcefino Consulting. Dolcefino Consulting is an ever-expanding investigative communications consulting firm, privately funded to expose public corruption, injustice, and fraud. The firm also provides crisis and reputation management, as well as litigation support services.Responsibilities: The videographer is responsible for recording moving and still images, downloading, lighting, and sound onto digital recording media for offline, behind-the-scenes, and remote productions. The videographer will work closely with the president and executive producer to execute the concept through production and visualize the &ldquo;look&rdquo; they are trying to achieve in a practical way. The position will sometimes work as a one-person unit or an investigative team. You must be able to perform in a fast-paced production environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.Qualifications: &middot; Artistic sensibility and a strong eye for detail&middot; Demonstrated leadership ability&middot; Strong news judgment&middot; Excellent communication skills&middot; Ability to perform as a product creative photographer. Lighting and photographic equipment knowledge is essential&middot; Experience in broadcast journalism is required; experience in investigative news operations is preferable.&middot; Experience creating videos in final cut pro, avid media composer and Adobe Premiere Pro.&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in photography, Communications, eCommerce, TV, or Digital Media-related field&middot; Minimum 3-5 years of business experience /TV production/Video production.&middot; Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to overnight destinations.Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Video and Photography portfolio required for consideration.Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Driver's License (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>50% (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Videographer/Editor

Orange Law

&lt;Job Summary&gt; Join our dynamic legal team as a Civil Litigation Paralegal, where you will play a vital role in supporting complex litigation cases across personal injury litigation. You will be responsible for managing case files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and coordinating with attorneys to ensure smooth case progression. This energetic position offers the opportunity to develop your legal expertise while contributing to impactful litigation efforts. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values initiative, organization, and attention to detail.<ul><li>Assist attorneys with case management by organizing and maintaining legal files using document management systems such as FILEVINE</li><li>Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies across areas including environmental law, tribal law &amp; regulations, workers' compensation law, and personal injury law.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and review legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests and responses, contracts, and correspondence with precision and clarity.</li><li>Review and analyze documents for relevance and accuracy during document review processes; prepare summaries for attorney review.</li><li>Coordinate deposition scheduling, client interviews, court filings, and trial preparations while ensuring adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Support project management tasks by tracking case progress, maintaining calendars for court deadlines, and managing data entry within case management software.</li><li>Provide executive administrative support including phone etiquette, organizing meetings, and managing correspondence related to litigation matters.</li><li>Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses as needed to gather pertinent information for ongoing cases.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulations across various practice areas such as securities law or patent law.</li></ul>&lt;Skills&gt;<ul><li>Proven experience as a paralegal in litigation settings with familiarity in civil law procedures.</li><li>Strong knowledge of legal research platforms including Westlaw, LexisNexis, and PCLaw; experience with iManage document management system is preferred.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines.</li><li>Exceptional writing skills for drafting pleadings, memos, and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities are essential.</li><li>Proficiency in legal administrative tasks such as data entry, filing systems, document review, and transcription.</li><li>Familiarity with a broad range of practice areas personal injury law, immigration law</li><li>Project management skills to coordinate case activities efficiently from inception through trial or settlement.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills for interviewing clients or witnesses effectively while demonstrating professionalism through excellent phone etiquette.</li><li>Ability to utilize various legal case management tools and document management systems confidently. Join us in a role that energizes your legal career! We value proactive professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to support impactful litigation efforts across multiple practice areas. Your expertise will help us deliver exceptional service while advancing your professional growth within a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in the legal field.</li></ul>Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Free parking</li><li>Opportunities for advancement</li><li>Travel reimbursement</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Civil Litigation Paralegal

Houston Forensic Science Center

<div>Job Description: 
 
Shift: First Shift 
Under the direction of the General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs (GC DGA), the primary job duty of the Paralegal is to provide support to the Legal Division, and as requested, to forensic sections and business departments, in furtherance of their compliance with legal obligations. Primary support will be in assisting HFSC attorneys and the Public Information and Records Management Officer in complex administrative tasks related to legal research, writing, review, analysis, and compliance. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:<div>
Legal Division Support&bull; As directed by the GC DGA, assist legal department with tasks in support of legal projects and duties, including but not limited to, contract review and drafting, legal research, editing and drafting legal documents and presentations. 
<ul><li>Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, and legal articles to research and analyze legal topics.</li><li>Drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, memorandums, presentations and motions.</li><li>Assists attorneys with depositions, witness interviews, discovery, and investigations in preparation for court appearances and administrative hearings.</li><li>Serve as contracts administrator for the Contracts Lifecycle Management System (CLMS), screening requests, managing user accounts, tracking review turnaround times through monthly and annual reports, responding to, and fixing system errors or referring errors to designated technical support resources. Provide assistance to the HFSC Public Information Officer in fulfilling records requests subject to the Public Information Act, including, but not limited to redacting records, drafting letters to the Texas Attorney General, and researching previous Open Records letter rulings and decisions from the Texas Attorney General's Office.</li><li>As requested, assist with compilation and review of complex discovery and records requests.</li><li>Assist with the post-conviction review team and workflow, serving as the post-conviction monitor when requested, researching cases, and providing updates to the team as needed.</li><li>Process expunctions and ensure appropriate documents are filed with the court and/or submitted to the parties, including, but not limited to logging, researching, and drafting and filing signature pages and waivers.</li><li>Assist in processing requests for HFSC forensic services and drafting outsourcing agreements under the guidance of the GC DGA.</li><li>Assist with Board meeting materials including drafting action item summaries, conducting research for agenda items, and serving as Board Secretary in the absence of the appointed Board Secretary.</li><li>Provide significant assistance to the HFSC Records Management Officer in administrative tasks related to records management projects.</li><li>Perform tasks in support of HFSC's overall records management processes, including but not limited to records audits, tracking, filing, cataloging, scanning, inventorying, and other related tasks.</li><li>Provide support to the Government and Public Affairs team, including but not limited to preparing documents and compiling data for meetings with elected and appointed officials as well as stakeholder leadership teams.</li><li>Recommends innovative new processes that will benefit the division.</li><li>Serve as s notary public for the organization.</li></ul> 

Forensic Section Support 
 
&bull; As assigned or approved by the GC DGA, provide support and assistance to HFSC's seven (7) forensic sections, in furtherance of each section's compliance with legal obligations, including fulfilment of discovery request and subpoenas for records.&bull; Provide requested updates on court status and case disposition to sections to assist in resolution of pending records, subpoenas, and casework requests. &bull; Analyze and report subpoena tracking data, as requested.</div> 
Experience and Skills:MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in a related field is required. Paralegal certification is required, or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire from approved certification program. Failure to obtain certification will result in demotion, reassignment, or termination if no position exists for which the individual is qualified. 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS&bull; Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar industry is required. Similar industries include experience in a legal department or law office, government, forensic laboratory (records department), court, or a county or district clerk's office. Experience need not be as a paralegal.&bull; Experience in Harris County Criminal Justice System and/or a forensic laboratory environment is a plus. 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS&bull; Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.&bull; Ability to manage multiple projects with quick turnaround times simultaneously.&bull; Excellent attention to detail, laser focus on quality, and ability to consider the big picture.&bull; Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including the confidence to interact with and influence personnel at all levels.&bull; Demonstrated ability to use complex analytical skills to select and execute duties. &bull; Demonstrated skills in listening, responsiveness, flexibility, initiative, decision-making, and conflict resolution.&bull; Demonstrated proficiency in Office Suite products; specifically, Microsoft TEAMS and Office 365.&bull; Motivated self-starter requiring minimal guidance yet possessing ability to know when to ask for help&bull; Strong initiative as well as excellent teamwork, creative thinking and problem-solving skills&bull; Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to problems&bull; Excellent organization skills&bull; Desire to learn the organization operations as well as the culture of HFSC; ability to quickly assess risk and provide meaningful mission focused guidance. 
 
Job Benefits:
Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive benefit and salary package. 
 
From: Houston Forensic Science Center</div>

Paralegal

Kirkland & Ellis

<div>About Kirkland &amp; Ellis
At Kirkland &amp; Ellis, we don&rsquo;t just meet the standard for legal excellence &mdash; we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 23 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers&rsquo; commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
What You&rsquo;ll Do
Are you a detail-obsessed proofreader with a passion for accuracy and a working knowledge of and/or interest in legal documents? Join our Document Services team and play a vital role in ensuring the precision and consistency of high-value legal and financial materials. As a Legal Proofreader, you&rsquo;ll work independently while collaborating closely with a skilled team, applying expert knowledge of grammar, legal style, and formatting to deliver flawless work under tight deadlines. We&rsquo;re looking for someone proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning&mdash;especially when it comes to mastering the latest software including AI tools and best practices.<div><ul><li> 
Comprehensive proofreading: Perform cold reads for grammar, spelling, usage, consistency, and formatting across complex legal and financial documents</li><li>Legal document expertise: Review materials with confidence in legal terminology, case citations, and formatting expectations</li><li>Quality control support: Compare revised or converted documents against originals to ensure accuracy</li><li>Manual markups: Apply redlining and edits manually with high precision</li><li>Style compliance: Ensure alignment with Bluebook, Chicago Manual of Style, and firm best practices</li><li>Table and financial accuracy: Carefully review data-heavy content, including financial tables, for errors or inconsistencies</li><li>Collaborative independence: Work autonomously while contributing to a supportive team environment</li><li>Global readiness: Apply UK spelling and style conventions when needed</li></ul></div><div>
The schedule for this position is: 
<ul><li>Thursday: 11:00 am &ndash; 8:00 pm ET (including a one-hour break)</li><li>Friday through Sunday: 11:00 am &ndash; 9:00 pm ET (including a one-hour break)</li><li>Flexibility to work overtime as needed</li></ul></div>
What You&rsquo;ll Bring
<ul><li>Education: A college degree or business certification is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered</li><li>Experience: 5+ years as a legal proofreader strongly preferred</li><li>Client service mindset: Ability to thrive under pressure while delivering exceptional accuracy and professionalism</li><li>Software proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat</li></ul>
If you&rsquo;re passionate about precision, thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, and take pride in your proofreading skills, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!
Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland &amp; Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation Range:
Chicago: $75,000 - $85,000
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click &quot;Apply Now.&quot;
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee&rsquo;s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #LI-Remote #LI-MK1</div>

Legal Proofreader (All US Offices)

Veritext

<div>At Veritext, we focus on the details &ndash; so legal teams can focus on the case. 
About the role:
Providing our clients with exceptional service is the foundation of our business. In Partner Scheduling (Texas), you will be responsible for managing all aspects of scheduling independent contractors for proceedings while creating a positive experience for clients, both internal and external, prior to the proceeding taking place. 
What you'll get to do: 
<ul><li>
Assign all requested resources (independent contractors, our &ldquo;partners&rdquo;) by 3pm local time the day before the proceeding</li><li>
Build and maintain relationships with and provide support to reporters, agencies, videographers, interpreters, etc. and all other outside vendors, as applicable</li><li>
Be aware and knowledgeable of reporter skill set, geographic restrictions and schedule and assign to the appropriate work</li><li>
Follow best practices for assigning Reporters to multiple days or other job specific nuances</li><li>
Respond to all client requests received via email and/or phone queue in a timely, pleasant and professional manner</li><li>
Provide assistance to reporters, videographers, as applicable (i.e., directions, my steno machine is broken, legal issues, etc.); escalate to appropriate Veritext colleague if necessary</li><li>
Communicate professionally with clients, subcontractors and staff to ensure proper execution of all aspects of upcoming jobs are met</li><li>
Resolve issues and escalate as needed to ensure prompt and accurate resolution</li></ul> 
The kind of teammate we&rsquo;re looking for: 
<ul><li>
Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships</li><li>
Dedicated professional with the ability to respond to requests promptly and accurately</li><li>
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Must be detail oriented, organized and be able to multi-task</li></ul> 
What&rsquo;s in it for you:<ul><li>
Competitive compensation and total rewards package</li><li>
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>
Hybrid work structure (two days in the office, three days working remotely)</li><li>
Paid Time Off to rest, relax and pursue special interests outside of work (8 paid holidays, 3 personal days, vacation, sick and discretionary time)</li><li>
Robust suite of mental health benefits with little to no fee for you (and your household members) to support overall mental wellbeing and provide sufficient access to high quality support from board-certified psychiatrists and licensed psychologists/therapists (app based, virtual counseling, daily emails, live and on-demand content, and more)</li><li>
Matched 401(k) to help you save for your future</li><li>
Pet insurance to help your pet(s) live a long and happy life</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, transit &amp; parking)</li><li>
Company-paid life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance</li><li>
Learning and development opportunities to advance both personally and professionally</li><li>
Veritext Summer Camp &ndash; a fun-filled culture building and learning experience</li><li>
Generous employee referral program, tuition reimbursement program, employee contests, social opportunities and more!</li></ul> 
About Veritext:
Veritext is the global leader in technology-enabled court reporting services and litigation support solutions with a proven track record of industry excellence. For law firms, government agencies and enterprise corporations, we provide access to innovative technologies and remote solutions, the highest-quality network of reporters and legal videographers, unmatched expertise in multiparty and complex litigation, unparalleled client service, and state-of-the-art conference spaces across North America. 
Veritext is committed to delivering comprehensive, client-focused legal solutions that address the evolving needs of the legal industry. Our solutions utilize the latest easy-to-use technologies to streamline the deposition process and reliably handle the most complex cases. All of this combined with unsurpassed data security ensures that Veritext clients have the best tools available and the confidence of working with the market leader. 
Veritext aspires to create a community based on collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas &ndash; an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals and stakeholders feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compilation of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment. 
About this posting:
Compensation ranges, when noted, represent the expected base pay compensation range for this role. Ultimately, a number of factors including, but not limited to, your prior job-related knowledge and experience, geographic location, and qualifications will be considered when determining your pay and we may pay more or less than the posted range.</div>

Partner Scheduling Representative

Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons, LLP

Thompson Coe, an insurance defense law firm, is seeking a full-time Legal (Litigation) Secretary with 5+ years of experience to provide secretarial support to 4+ attorneys in our Coverage Section for our Houston office. Qualified candidates must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Job Duties:&middot; Provides administrative support to litigation attorneys in the practice of law; &middot; Assists in preparing for hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, etc. in a fast-paced, high volume litigation practice; &middot; Types pleadings, discovery, briefs, status reports, and correspondence from dictation; &middot; Maintains, organizes, and manages client files; &middot; Handles dockets/calendars deadlines; &middot; Organizes &amp; sorts emails for attorneys; &middot; Manages electronic filing systems (state and federal); &middot; Enters attorney time into billing system; &middot; Exercises discretion and maintains information of a confidential nature; &middot; Handles multiple tasks simultaneously; &middot; Works occasional overtime, as needed; &middot; Adheres to work from home schedule and is available during assigned work hours via email and/or phone; &middot; Other duties as assigned;Qualifications:&middot; Five plus (5+) years of recent litigation experience in a law firm. Defense litigation experience preferred; &middot; Advanced knowledge of the litigation process; rules of procedure; excellent litigation, secretarial, grammar, and proofreading skills; &middot; High proficiency in MS Office Suite; &middot; Ability to operate standard office equipment; &middot; Must have experience with electronic court filings (state and federal); &middot; Familiarity with DMS (document management system), preferably iManage; &middot; Ability to turn constructive feedback into best practices for future use; &middot; Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, courts and opposing counsel and be proactive about seeking clarification of ambiguities; &middot; Ability to read and understand attorney mail and email; &middot; Typing speed of 65+ words per minute;Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Are you able to commute to the Houston office location?</li><li>Do you have at least 5 years of experience working as a Legal Secretary for Insurance Litigation?</li><li>What are your salary requirements?</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77027

Litigation Secretary for Insurance Defense

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