Houston On-Site Legal Support Assistant

Wilson Elser; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Houston is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced, in-office environment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience and a path to growth within the legal profession.

The successful candidate will support attorneys and administrative staff, maintain a welcoming reception, and help manage documents and billing support. This is an in-person position requiring strong communication and organizational skills in a supportive firm setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting.
• Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort handling confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with document management or legal software is a plus.
• Willingness to work in person in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
• Answer, screen, route, and respond to incoming phone calls and messages
• Greet, screen, and direct visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Assist with setting up conference rooms for meetings and events
• Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U.S. mail, faxes, and other documents
• Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files within the firm’s document management systems
• Assist with client invoicing, including submission and verification of billing documentation
• Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests
• Research and respond to client billing inquiries
• Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets
• Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management software

Legal software

Job description

Wilson Elser in Houston is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced, in-office environment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience and a path to growth within the legal profession.

The successful candidate will support attorneys and administrative staff, maintain a welcoming reception, and help manage documents and billing support. This is an in-person position requiring strong communication and organizational skills in a supportive firm setting.