Legal Practice Administrator - 6–12 Month Temp (Houston)

ONWARD SEARCH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH seeks a Practice Administrator in Houston, TX for a temporary 6–12 month assignment. You will support attorneys with client meetings, matter openings, billing tasks, and conflict checks.

The role requires 3+ years of law firm administrative experience, strong MS Office proficiency, and on-site availability. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and training benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative support experience in a law firm or legal environment required.
• Experience supporting corporate legal or transactional practices desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
• Must be able to work onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in preparing for client meetings, deal closings, hearings, trials, depositions, and other client-related projects.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and travel arrangements efficiently.
• Organize and coordinate meetings and events, handling logistics and execution.
• Collect information for opening new matters and perform conflict checks.
• Prepare audit request letters, draft responses, and handle billing-related activities.

Skills

Legal admin experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Onsite availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Teams

Job description

ONWARD SEARCH seeks a Practice Administrator in Houston, TX for a temporary 6–12 month assignment. You will support attorneys with client meetings, matter openings, billing tasks, and conflict checks.

The role requires 3+ years of law firm administrative experience, strong MS Office proficiency, and on-site availability. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and training benefits are offered.