Legal Secretary

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Legal Secretary in Houston, TX for a contract-to-hire, on-site role with a permanent potential. The position supports a large law firm’s litigation practice, handling document preparation, calendar management, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a legal secretary role, expert drafting and research skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour with medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, or similar role.
• Profound knowledge of litigation support, legal procedures, and court systems.
• Excellent calendaring skills and ability to manage multiple schedules.
• Strong drafting and proofreading of legal documents.
• Solid legal research capabilities and ability to summarize authorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support, including preparing and filing court documents and managing case files.
• Manage the legal team calendar, scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence for accuracy and professionalism.
• Conduct legal research and summarize laws and court decisions for use in proceedings.
• Liaise with clients, court officials, and other professionals professionally.
• Maintain organized filing of case documents and related information.
• Assist in preparing billing and budget reports and track billable hours.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Litigation support

Calendaring

Document drafting

Research skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Secretary

$30 - $35 per hour | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

Legal Secretary needed for large well-established Law Firm (contract-to-hire)

A bit about us:

Founded in 1974, we are prominent American law firm and the first in U.S. history to establish offices in all 50 states. We employ more than 1,800 attorneys across over 85 offices.

Why join us?

Hybrid work schedule

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced legal secretary to join our high-performing team. As a legal secretary, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our legal team by managing administrative tasks, preparing legal documents, and providing expert litigation support. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional who is passionate about the legal industry and is looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive litigation support, including preparing and filing court documents, managing case files, and assisting with trial preparation.
• Managing the legal team's calendar, scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines, ensuring that all appointments are executed smoothly and efficiently.
• Drafting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, ensuring all materials are accurate and professionally presented.
• Conducting legal research, summarizing laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in legal proceedings.
• Liaising with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintaining an organized filing system of all important case documents and related information.
• Assisting in the preparation of billing and budget reports, tracking billable hours, and ensuring timely submission of invoices.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the consulting legal secretary position will have the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, or in a similar role within the legal industry.
• Profound knowledge of litigation support, legal procedures, protocols, and court systems.
• Exceptional calendaring skills, with the ability to manage multiple schedules and deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and legal research software.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.