Legal Secretary

LHH; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Firm-paid health premiums

401(k) with 5% firm contribution

Four weeks PTO to start

Résumé du poste

Premier Law Firm in Downtown Houston seeks an experienced Probate Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy team. You will draft, file, and manage probate documents, coordinate calendars, and handle client communications with meticulous attention to detail.

This onsite role offers strong benefits including firm-paid health premiums, a 401(k) with firm contributions, and four weeks of PTO. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in probate secretarial work and a solid grasp of Texas filing procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal secretary experience
• Recent probate legal secretary experience required
• Strong knowledge of Texas probate filing procedures
• Experience supporting probate and estate planning attorneys
• State and federal court filing experience
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a busy legal environment

Responsabilités

• Draft, edit, proofread, and file legal documents
• E-file in Texas state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Coordinate meetings and client communications
• Open new matters and perform conflict checks
• Maintain electronic and physical case files
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing support
• Transcribe dictation and support daily litigation activities
• Provide high-level administrative support to multiple attorneys

Connaissances

Legal secretary experience

Texas probate filing procedures

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to deadlines

Communication skills

Outils

Legal document management systems

Description du poste

Probate Litigation Legal Secretary | Houston, TX (Downtown) | Premier Law Firm

Are you an experienced Probate Legal Secretary looking to join a highly respected law firm with an outstanding culture, exceptional benefits, and long-term stability? Our client is seeking a skilled legal professional to support its busy Probate Litigation team in Downtown Houston.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting multiple attorneys, and has strong knowledge of Texas probate procedures and court filings.

What You'll Do

• Draft, edit, proofread, and file legal documents
• E-file in Texas state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Coordinate meetings and client communications
• Open new matters and perform conflict checks
• Maintain electronic and physical case files
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing support
• Transcribe dictation and support daily litigation activities
• Provide high-level administrative support to multiple attorneys

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of legal secretary experience
• Recent probate legal secretary experience required
• Strong knowledge of Texas probate filing procedures
• Experience supporting probate and estate planning attorneys
• State and federal court filing experience
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a busy legal environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Firm-paid employee healthcare premiums

401(k) with 5% firm contribution

Four weeks PTO to start

Collaborative, respectful culture with a "No Jerks" philosophy

Big-law resources with a mid-sized firm environment

Strong onboarding, training, and long-term career growth

Location: Downtown Houston, TX

Schedule: 100% Onsite