Administrative Assistant (Project Coordinator)

SEA, Ltd. is a nationally recognized forensic engineering firm, adding to our team due to growth! We are seeking an Administrative Assistant (Project Coordinator) to work in-office, in our Irving, TX office. Previous legal experience (paralegal, legal assistant or similar) is strongly preferred. Demonstrated strong attention to detail is a firm requirement for qualified candidates. Must have prior professional office experience.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive administrative support for various engineers by scheduling and tracking incoming and ongoing projects
• Responsible for document proofreading and letter composition
• Maintaining and coordinating engineer's schedules of meetings, site inspections, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials and changes to trial schedules
• Uploading images and documents to electronic files
• Handles verbal and written client communications
• Ability to understand the relationships and interplay of parties involved in the industries in which we operate, and to regularly apply that knowledge
• Ability to search legal dockets and other resources like Bloomberg, Lexis Nexus, etc.
• Maintains office files and databases
• Spreadsheet creation, data entry and manipulation
• Manage meeting and lab exam scheduling, both in-person and virtually
• Provide back up support for performing conflict checks
• Serve as receptionist as needed Answer in-bound telephone calls
• Handle police and fire report requests
• Assist with time and cost entry and reviewing of invoicing
• Regular and predictable physical presence in the office

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred but commensurate experience is considered
• Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary experience highly preferred
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel; PowerPoint) and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and DocuSign
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional office experience
• Proactive approach to workflow
• Ability to pivot between tasks as priorities change quickly
• Ability to perform essential functions in a cyber-secure environment
• Excellent writing skills and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, time management and multi-tasking skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients
• Ability to answer phones
• Ability to maneuver around the office
• Ability to file folders
• Ability to use a computer/keyboard

Benefits:

• Two medical plan options
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance

SEA places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company. We believe these values result in a more enriched work environment for our employees and allow us to best provide to our clients. SEA is also focused on, and committed to, staff health and wellbeing. We offer several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program and a Motion Wellness Program that rewards activity through contributions to employee HSA accounts.

SEA is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.