Legal Support Assistant

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Corporate discount plans

Job summary

Wilson Elser seeks a Legal Support Assistant in our Houston office for an entry-level, in-person role. You will support attorneys and legal staff with routine administrative tasks and ensure a welcoming office environment.

The position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced law firm, with opportunities to grow while gaining exposure to client billing and document management systems. Houston-based, on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting.
• Prior law firm experience helpful but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with spelling, grammar and proofreading.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with document management or legal software is a plus.
• Willingness to work in person in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized reception area and greet visitors.
• Answer, screen, route, and respond to phone calls and messages.
• Assist with setting up conference rooms for meetings and events.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, faxes, and documents.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files in document management systems.
• Assist with client invoicing and verify billing documents.
• Support submission of vendor bills and check requests.
• Research and respond to client billing inquiries; manage data in Excel.
• Provide general administrative support to the office and team.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking & prioritization

Discretion with confidential info

Office presence & in-person work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Document management systems

Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)

Job description

AtWilson Elser , we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to ourLegal Support Assistantposition in ourHouston Office.

This position is on-site 5-days per week in our Houston office.

The Position

We are seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team and serve as a key support resource within a fast-paced law firm environment. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone eager to gain hands‑on experience and grow within the legal profession.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll support attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants while helping maintain a professional and welcoming office environment. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
• Answer, screen, route, and respond to incoming phone calls and messages
• Greet, screen, and direct visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Assist with setting up conference rooms for meetings and events
• Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U.S. mail, faxes, and other documents
• Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files within the firm’s document management systems
• Assist with client invoicing, including submission and verification of billing documentation
• Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests
• Research and respond to client billing inquiriesManage and update information using Excel spreadsheets
• Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting
• Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Comfort handling confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience com��e document management or legal software is a plus
• Willingness to work in person in an office environment

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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