Legal Assistant Aide

dfwHR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

dfwHR seeks an Legal Assistant Aide (Entry‑Level–Junior) in Houston, TX to support attorneys and legal staff across multiple practice groups. This in‑office, direct‑hire role focuses on precise document handling, deadline support, and day‑to‑day operational coordination to keep matters moving efficiently.

Responsibilities include e‑filings, discovery management, and administrative support, with a preference for 1–2 years of law firm experience and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of prior law firm experience (e.g., legal receptionist, file clerk, legal aide).
• Experience in corporate/ transactional or white‑collar legal environments.
• Professional services experience is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with state and federal e‑filings, including formatting and filing pleadings.
• Assist with discovery management, docketing/deadlines, and deposition/trial prep.
• 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 admin tasks.
• Support office‑wide initiatives and team projects.

Skills

Prior law firm experience

Corporate/white-collar practice

Professional services experience

Organizational skills

MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Deadline management

Team‑oriented demeanor

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

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