Legal Assistant

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting seeks a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to support two attorneys in a busy litigation practice in Houston, TX. The role involves drafting and revising pleadings, managing calendars, and coordinating court filings to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of legal assistant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
• Civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Detail-oriented and proactive, team-oriented.
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Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support
• 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 that offer ongoing learning

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Team-oriented

Tools

Case management

Job description

Legal Assistant

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 support
• 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 that offer ongoing learning

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
• Motivated and organized individual
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