Legal Assistant Aide

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Source Group is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant Aide for a Houston corporate law firm. This in-office, direct-hire role supports attorneys and multiple practice groups, handling document preparation, filing, and calendar management.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with state and federal filings, discovery, and deposition prep while maintaining client records and coordinating deadlines in a professional, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of prior law firm experience (e.g., receptionist, file clerk, legal aide).
• Experience in corporate/white-collar practice environments preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with e-filings, formatting, and filing pleadings.
• Assist with discovery management, docketing, and deposition/trial prep.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff.
• Scan, file, and maintain electronic and physical client records.
• Assist with document preparation and internal processing requests.
• Provide backup support across practice groups as needed.

Skills

Law firm experience

Organizational skills

MS Office

Deadline management

Team-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Assistant Aide (Entry-Level-Junior) | Corporate Law Firm | Houston, TX (In-Office, Direct Hire)

Join a multi-location corporate legal firm in Houston as a Legal Assistant Aide, where you’ll play a critical support role for attorneys and legal assistants across multiple practice groups. This is an in-office, direct-hire opportunity for someone with foundational law firm experience who’s ready to build a long-term career in a structured, professional legal environment. You’ll help keep matters moving through precise document handling, deadline support, and day-to-day operational coordination–work that directly impacts the quality and pace of legal service delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Support attorneys with state and federal e-filings, including formatting and filing pleadings
• Assist with discovery management, docketing/deadlines, and deposition/trial preparation
• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal assistants
• Scan, file, and maintain electronic and physical client records
• Assist with document preparation, formatting, and internal processing requests
• Provide back-up support across practice groups as needed
• Handle copying, binding, document organization, scheduling, and other administrative tasks
• Support office-wide initiatives and team projects

Required Skills

• 1-2 years of prior law firm experience (e.g., legal receptionist, file clerk, legal aide)
• Experience from a corporate, transactional, business, or other white-collar legal practice environment
• Professional services experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Reliable, team-oriented, professional demeanor

Nice To Have Skills

• Experience in a mid-size or large law firm
• Familiarity with document management systems

Preferred Education And Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant law firm experience in a corporate/white-collar practice setting

Other Requirements

• In-office role in Houston, TX
• Candidates with backgrounds primarily in personal injury, immigration, or other high-volume plaintiff practices will not be considered