Defense Litigation Legal Support Specialist

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a collaborative team supporting attorneys in a large, fast-paced law firm environment in Houston, TX. The role focuses on litigation and defense-related matters, providing advanced administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys.

You will draft, format, proofread documents, manage electronic filings, and utilize PACER and other legal tech platforms. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential in this dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal support experience within a large law firm required.
• Defense litigation experience required.
• Experience supporting approximately 15 attorneys simultaneously or in a high-volume environment.
• PACER experience required.
• Experience with state and federal electronic filing systems required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative and legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment.
• Prepare, draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Perform advanced legal document formatting using Microsoft Word (Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, cross-referencing, Track Changes).
• Draft simple notices and assist with preparation of legal filings.
• Manage electronic filing of legal documents with state and federal courts, clients, witnesses, and other external parties.
• Utilize PACER and other legal technology platforms to research, access, and file court-related documents.
• Manage workflow and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines while coordinating with attorneys and other support teams.
• Calendar critical deadlines, court dates, and other action items, ensuring accurate calculations and timely follow-up.
• Assist with client financial records, reporting, Bar and Court Admissions, and attorney CLE tracking.
• Create and edit presentations, spreadsheets, charts, and other materials as needed.

Skills

Legal support experience

Defense litigation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus

Tools

PACER

Adobe

Intapp

NetDocuments

Litera

Job description

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a collaborative team supporting attorneys in a large, fast-paced law firm environment in Houston, TX. The role focuses on litigation and defense-related matters, providing advanced administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys.

You will draft, format, proofread documents, manage electronic filings, and utilize PACER and other legal tech platforms. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential in this dynamic setting.