Legal Administrative Assistant

LHH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) with firm contribution

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy civil defense litigation team in Texas. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage complex calendars, filings, and document drafting in a fast-paced AmLaw environment.

Hybrid schedule after onboarding, with up to two remote days per week, and a competitive compensation package including annual bonus potential and 401(k) matching from year two.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil defense litigation support in a Texas law firm.
• Strong understanding of Texas civil litigation procedures, docketing, calendaring, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, Texas eFile, PACER, iManage, and PDF editing software.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation.
• Draft, revise, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Manage Texas e-filing and PACER Federal filings.
• Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and docketing systems.
• Track case progress and identify upcoming deadlines and conflicts.
• Coordinate communications with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and legal teams.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy, grammar, and formatting.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide support during heightened litigation activity.

Skills

Civil litigation knowledge

Communication

Organization

Detail orientation

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Zoom

Texas eFile

PACER

iManage

PDF editing

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant – Civil Defense Litigation

Join a highly respected AmLaw firm and become a key member of a busy litigation team handling sophisticated civil defense matters. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands Texas civil litigation from start to finish, and takes pride in being proactive, detail-oriented, and dependable.

$69,225 - $78,000 annually DOE ($35.50 - $40.00/hour equivalent) based on 37.5 hr work week

Hybrid schedule after 90-day onboarding period (up to 2 remote days per week)

Paid parking

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 40 hours worked

Discretionary annual bonus and performance-based salary review

401(k) plan with an 8% firm contribution beginning in the second year of employment

What You'll Do

• Support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation
• Draft, revise, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Manage Texas e-filing and PACER Federal filings
• Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and docketing systems
• Track case progress and proactively identify upcoming deadlines and conflicts
• Coordinate communications with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and legal teams
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy, grammar, and formatting
• Assist with trial preparation and provide support during periods of increased litigation activity

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of civil defense litigation legal support in a Texas law firm
• Strong understanding of Texas civil litigation procedures, docketing, calendaring, pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Experience supporting commercial litigation, construction disputes, employment litigation, insurance defense, foreclosures, or other defense-side matters
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, Texas eFile, PACER, iManage, and PDF editing software
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail
• Self-motivated professional who works well independently and requires minimal supervision
• Confident personality with the ability to anticipate needs and speak up when necessary
• Seeking a long-term team member who enjoys the Legal Administrative Assistant role and values stability. One of the firm's top LAAs has been in the same position for 20 years.

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognized law firm that values initiative, teamwork, and professional growth. You'll work alongside accomplished attorneys on complex litigation matters while enjoying a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and excellent long-term benefits.