Legal Secretary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a Houston, TX-based law firm. This on-site contract role pays $28.00–$38.00 per hour, with potential bonus and an immediate start.

You will support attorneys and paralegals, draft and format documents, manage calendars, filings, and client communications, while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of legal document preparation and proofreading.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents.
• Manage attorney calendars, correspondence, and client communications.
• Prepare filings and maintain legal records and document systems.
• Handle time entry and administrative support functions.
• Serve as liaison between clients and attorneys.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in all matters.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Paralegal support

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

iManage

FileSite

Elite WebView

Change-Pro

InterAction

Job description

Legal Secretary | Houston, TX

Contract Opportunity | On-Site | $28.00 - $38.00/hr. + Potential Bonus

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a prestigious law firm in Houston seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting attorneys and paralegals on complex legal matters.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day support to attorneys and paralegals
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents
• Manage attorney calendars, correspondence, and client communications
• Prepare filings and maintain legal records and document management systems
• Handle time entry and administrative support functions
• Serve as a professional liaison between clients and attorneys
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in all legal and firm-related matters

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of legal document preparation and proofreading
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience with iManage, FileSite, Elite WebView, Change-Pro, or InterAction is a plus
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Position Details

• Location: Houston, TX
• Work Arrangement: On-Site
• Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour
• Bonus Potential Available
• Immediate Need

Pay Details: $28.00 to $38.00 per hour

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• a 401K plan

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday pay

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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