Legal Practice Administrator (Temporary) – Houston, TX

Onward Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Practice Administrator to support a prestigious global law firm in Houston. This temporary 6–12 month assignment involves assisting attorneys with client meetings, matter setup, calendar management, and billing-related tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.

You will coordinate travel, organize meetings and events, perform conflict checks, and ensure strict confidentiality. Onsite five days a week; strong organizational skills and MS Office proficiency required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative support experience in a law firm or legal environment is required.
• Experience supporting corporate legal or transactional practices is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• 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

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Onward Search is seeking a Practice Administrator to support a prestigious global law firm in Houston. This temporary 6–12 month assignment involves assisting attorneys with client meetings, matter setup, calendar management, and billing-related tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.

You will coordinate travel, organize meetings and events, perform conflict checks, and ensure strict confidentiality. Onsite five days a week; strong organizational skills and MS Office proficiency required.