Legal Secretary

RemotePeople; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office role

Supportive team

Job summary

RemotePeople is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys at a busy Houston law practice. The role focuses on day-to-day case and document management in an in-office environment.

You will manage calendars, file pleadings, conduct e-filing with state and federal courts, and handle client communications. Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are essential to succeed in a fast-paced legal team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal secretary or legal administrative experience.
• Familiarity with e-filing systems and court procedures a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and deadline tracking (including court filing deadlines).
• E-file documents with state and federal courts.
• Answer phones, greet clients, and manage general office communications.
• Maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff as needed.
• Handle billing/timekeeping support tasks as requested.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Microsoft Office

Document management

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

e-filing systems

Job description

A busy law practice in the Houston area is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys with day-to-day case and document management. This is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced office and enjoys being the backbone of a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and deadline tracking (including court filing deadlines)
• E-file documents with state and federal courts
• Answer phones, greet clients, and manage general office communications
• Maintain physical and electronic case files
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff as needed
• Handle billing/timekeeping support tasks as requested

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal secretary or legal administrative experience
• Familiarity with e-filing systems and court procedures a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure

What's Offered

• Stable, in-office role with a supportive team