In-Office Litigation Assistant - Defense Lit, Houston

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office work

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting, on behalf of a Houston defense law firm near Greenway Plaza, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling trucking, insurance defense, and personal injury litigation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing a busy docket while working closely with attorneys, clients, and courts.

This in-office, Monday–Friday role requires excellent written and verbal communication and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience in a defense litigation firm.
• Experience with trucking litigation, insurance defense, and/or personal injury.
• Strong knowledge of Texas court procedures, e-filing, and Houston-area court rules.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented professional who works well with a variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Comfortable working fully in-office, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout the life of a case.
• Manage a large docket, including calendaring, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court dates.
• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings and other legal documents through Texas e-filing systems.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure critical deadlines and case milestones are tracked.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, scheduling, correspondence, and other litigation-related tasks.
• Prioritize multiple assignments and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

3+ years of legal assistant experience

trucking litigation

insurance defense

personal injury

Texas court procedures

e-filing

written and verbal communication

organization

Job description

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting, on behalf of a Houston defense law firm near Greenway Plaza, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling trucking, insurance defense, and personal injury litigation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing a busy docket while working closely with attorneys, clients, and courts.

This in-office, Monday–Friday role requires excellent written and verbal communication and a collaborative,