Legal Assistant

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary in Houston to support a busy two-attorney litigation team. This role provides administrative and litigation support, prepares and formats pleadings, coordinates electronic and in-person filings, and maintains case files and calendars.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary, with civil litigation exposure preferred, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior at least one year of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary (civil litigation preferred)
• Construction litigation experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• High attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to a busy two-attorney team
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and filings
• Coordinate court filings (electronic and in-person) and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain organized case files, calendars, and docketing information
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with billing, time entry, and general administrative tasks
• Collaborate with the team paralegal and participate in workflow processes

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Litigation support

Billing/time entry

Calendar/docketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary Location: Inner Loop Allen Parkway – Houston, TX Compensation: DOE (Depending on Experience)Position Overview We are seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to support a busy team of two attorneys (one partner) within our litigation practice.Key Responsibilities Provide administrative and litigation supportPrepare, revise, and format legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and filingsCoordinate court filings (electronic and in?person) and ensure deadlines are metMaintain organized case files, calendars, and docketing informationCommunicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counselAssist with billing, time entry, and general administrative tasksCollaborate with the team paralegal and participate in workflow processes that offer ongoing learningQualifications Prior at least one year of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary (civil litigation preferred)Construction litigation experience is a plusStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systemsHigh attention to detail and a proactive, team?oriented mindsetMotivated and organized individualHOUGW34