Legal Practice Assistant

Gainor Staffing; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant in Houston, TX, offering a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys and is skilled in managing schedules, correspondence, and administrative workflows. Responsibilities include managing attorney calendars, drafting legal documents, and maintaining client records. Salary ranges from $78,000 to $110,000 annually based on experience, in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys.
• Expertise in managing schedules and administrative workflows.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong typing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Draft, format, and circulate legal correspondence and documents.
• Maintain client records and manage billing and time entry.

Skills

3+ years of experience as a legal assistant

Skilled in managing schedules and correspondence

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong typing skills

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Strong prioritization and project coordination

Job description

A global law firm with offices across four continents is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant.

The firm offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation, integrity, and client service are paramount.

Who You Are

• You have 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant supporting litigation attorneys
• Skilled in managing schedules, correspondence, and administrative workflows
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong typing skills
• Trusted to handle sensitive client and firm information with discretion
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines independently

What You’ll Do

• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements with attention to detail
• Draft, format, and circulate legal correspondence, reports, and documents accurately
• Maintain client records and manage billing, time entry, and related administrative processes
• Coordinate projects across teams and track deliverables to meet deadlines
• Organize filing, scanning, and document management systems efficiently
• Support special initiatives, workflow improvements, and office projects as requested

What Success Looks Like

• Attorneys can focus on legal work because administrative and scheduling tasks are handled proactively
• Meetings, projects, and travel arrangements proceed smoothly without bottlenecks
• Communications and documents are professional, accurate, and timely
• Teams collaborate effectively, and projects progress efficiently across departments

Salary Range: $78,000 – 110,000 annually, based on experience

Location: Houston, TX – Hybrid

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.