Contract-to-Hire Litigation Secretary – Insurance Defense

LHH Recruitment Solutions

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 69,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Houston is partnering with a well-established insurance defense law firm to hire an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy civil litigation team. This role emphasizes drafting, calendars, and court filings in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires 5+ years of litigation secretary experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

5+ years of recent litigation legal secretary experience in a law firm.
Advanced understanding of litigation procedures and court rules.
Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems (iManage).
Typing speed of 65+ WPM.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and litigation support to a team of 4+ attorneys.
Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents for attorney review.
Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court dates, and client meetings.
Handle electronic filing in Texas state and federal courts, including eFileTexas and NextGen.
Process invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, and related administrative tasks.
Enter attorney time and maintain billing records using legal billing software.
Run conflict checks, open new client matters, and assist with file maintenance and closures.
Coordinate communications with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and legal vendors.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including phone calls, emails, and mail.
Assist attorneys with a high-volume litigation docket while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.