Legal Support Assistant - Entry Level (Houston)

wilsonelser; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Houston is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced law firm environment. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience and growth within the legal profession. The position is on-site five days a week in our Houston office.

Key responsibilities include managing the reception area, handling calls, greeting visitors, arranging meetings, and supporting client invoicing and vendor payments. A strong eye for detail and discretion is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 inquiries.
• Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets.
• Provide general administrative support to the office and team.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Professional phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilson Elser in Houston is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced law firm environment. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience and growth within the legal profession. The position is on-site five days a week in our Houston office.

Key responsibilities include managing the reception area, handling calls, greeting visitors, arranging meetings, and supporting client invoicing and vendor payments. A strong eye for detail and discretion is essential.