Legal Assistant

MindSpring Partners LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MindSpring Partners LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Practice Coordinator for a long-term temporary role. You will support corporate partners and associates, manage calendars, prepare documents, and coordinate with teams to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires 3+ years in law firm or professional services, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work on-site five days a week in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative support experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting a corporate or transactional legal practice is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe and document formatting.
• Excellent organizational, communication and time-management skills.
• Proactive, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong professional judgment.
• Ability to work on-site in Houston 5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to partners and associates.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and adjust last minute when needed.
• Prepare, format and manage documents and correspondence.
• Anticipate attorney and client needs while managing multiple deadlines.
• Coordinate with other Practice Coordinators and departments.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.
• Serve as a polished point of contact for attorneys, clients and internal teams.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Team-oriented

Professional judgment

On-site availability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Adobe

Document formatting

Job description

Houston, TX | Fully On-Site | $40–$45/hour | 6–12 Month Contract

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced Practice Coordinator for a long-term temporary opportunity.

This person will support corporate partners and associates and join an established, collaborative administrative team. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the firm's Houston office 5 days/week.

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative support to partners and associates
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and adjust last minute when needed
• Prepare, format and manage documents and correspondence
• Anticipate attorney and client needs while managing multiple deadlines
• Coordinate with other Practice Coordinators and departments
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail
• Serve as a polished point of contact for attorneys, clients and internal teams

What You Need

• 3+ years of administrative support experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Experience supporting a corporate or transactional legal practice is highly desirable
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe and document formatting
• Excellent organizational, communication and time-management skills
• Proactive, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong professional judgment
• Ability to work on-site in Houston 5 days/week

Details:

• Pay: $40–$45/hour
• Schedule: 37.5 hours/week (occasional overtime may be required)
• Location: Houston, TX – 5 days/week on-site
• Duration: Approximately 6–12 months
• Start: ASAP/early October

Candidates should be genuinely interested in a temporary assignment. While future permanent opportunities may arise based on business needs, permanent employment is not anticipated or guaranteed.