Legal Secretary

CB Partners, LLC

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 55,104 - 66,124

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A prestigious national law firm in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a full-time position. This mid-senior level role requires a professional who can support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with legal software tools. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with three days required in the office, and provides excellent benefits including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a professional legal environment.
Ability to manage multiple attorney workloads and meet strict deadlines.
Strong understanding of legal terminology and electronic filing procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative support to multiple attorneys.
Prepare and submit accurate documentation.
Track and verify court and agency deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Best Authority

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

NetDocuments

Forte

Job description

This range is provided by CB Partners, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $48.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from CB Partners, LLC

Our client, a highly respected national Am Law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a direct-hire opportunity in their Houston, TX office. This position is ideal for a polished, detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting multiple attorneys.

This hybrid role offers an excellent balance of flexibility and collaboration, with three days per week required in the Houston office.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative and practice support to multiple attorneys.
Coordinate workflow with internal teams, including billing, calendar, and litigation support.
Prepare and submit accurate documentation with clear instructions for the Attorney Resource Team.
Track and verify court and agency deadlines, proactively alerting attorneys as needed.
Prepare and finalize Tables of Contents (TOCs) and Tables of Authorities (TOAs) using Best Authority.
Manage e-filings with courts and administrative agencies in accordance with applicable rules.
Maintain and update litigation matters in Virtual Binder and organize documents in NetDocuments.
Assist with New Client Matter (NCM) creation and ensure compliance with internal standards.
Coordinate transcription, document assembly, and printing requests.
Maintain attorney contact lists in Outlook and InterAction (CRM).
Provide front desk coverage once per week, supporting administrative and client service needs.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a professional legal environment (Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Billing Specialist, or Legal Secretary encouraged to apply).
Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple attorney workloads and meet strict deadlines.
Proficiency with Best Authority, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience with NetDocuments and Forte preferred.
Strong understanding of legal terminology, court rules, and electronic filing (ECF) procedures — Texas state and federal court experience strongly preferred.