Legal Assistant

Confidential - Job Hiring; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation law firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a litigation environment and strong organizational skills. This full-time role will involve managing legal documents, attorney calendars, and client intake processes while ensuring compliance with legal procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation law firm.
• Proficiency in ECF filing and litigation procedures.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to assigned attorneys.
• Prepare and file pleadings and legal documents with courts.
• Coordinate and manage multiple attorney calendars.
• Assist in maintaining attorney timekeeping and billing.
• Manage intake process for new client matters.
• Coordinate travel logistics for attorneys.
• Assist with closing client matters.
• Perform general clerical duties.

Skills

EFC filing

Multitasking

Time management

Microsoft 365

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Our client, a leading litigation law firm based in Houston is looking to expand their team and hire a Legal Assistant to support four Attorneys on their team. This is an integral role, providing administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of legal cases and office functions, while making a real impact and traveling to trials. The ideal candidate will have a background working at a litigation firm, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Is this you? Apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to assigned attorneys, ensuring efficient management of complex tasks and legal workflows, including drafting, editing, formatting, and producing legal documents and correspondence with accuracy.
• Prepare and file pleadings and other legal documents with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate and manage multiple attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, court appearances, and other key appointments. Provide timely reminders to attorneys regarding critical deadlines and time‑sensitive obligations.
• Assist in maintaining attorney timekeeping and billing by entering time, reviewing pro forma bills, and preparing final billing statements and cover letters for client submission.
• Manage the intake process for new client matters, ensuring all relevant information is gathered and recorded for effective case management.
• Coordinate and arrange travel logistics for attorneys, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation as needed for client meetings, trials, and other professional obligations.
• Assist with closing client matters by preparing and formatting closing documents, signature pages, and binders in accordance with firm standards.
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing, retrieving closed files, handling expense reimbursements, and maintaining office supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Practice Assistant or Specialist in a litigation law firm.
• Proficiency in ECF filing, docketing, calendaring, and litigation procedures.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and other legal document management systems.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and all levels of management.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative and Project Management

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice