Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

A national law firm in Houston is looking for a polished legal administrative assistant to support its litigation team. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and drafting litigation documents. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in a legal setting and is proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The firm offers a collaborative culture with growth opportunities and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a litigation-focused legal administrative assistant.
• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Exposure to multiple areas of law is a plus.
• Some college preferred; legal studies or paralegal background a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to juggle competing deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple litigation attorneys.
• Manage complex calendars and prioritize meeting requests.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics.
• Draft, format, and proofread litigation documents.
• E-file court documents and maintain litigation deadlines.
• Deliver exceptional client service while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain and docket critical litigation deadlines, including hearings, mediations, trials, and discovery cutoffs.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications with discretion and professionalism.
• Enter and submit daily attorney time entries accurately and timely.
• Partner with Accounting to support billing accuracy, paperless proformas, expense reimbursements, and invoice preparation.
• Deliver exceptional client service while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Skills

Litigation-focused legal administrative assistance

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional organization and attention to detail

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word

Advanced proficiency in Outlook

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Some college, legal studies or paralegal background

Paralegal background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high‑performing litigation team and support sophisticated matters in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.

This role is ideal for a polished, proactive legal administrative professional who thrives on managing competing priorities, supporting multiple attorneys, and serving as a trusted right hand within a litigation practice.

Why This Role

• Work with a respected litigation and dispute resolution team
• High level of responsibility and visibility
• Collegial culture with professional growth opportunities
• Stable, well‑resourced firm with national reach
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, PTO, and 401(k)

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the litigation support team, you will:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple litigation attorneys and timekeepers
• Proactively manage complex calendars, prioritizing internal and external meeting requests
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics
• Schedule meetings, prepare conference rooms, and arrange meals
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and settlement materials
• E‑file court documents and ensure filings comply with jurisdictional rules
• Maintain and docket critical litigation deadlines, including hearings, mediations, trials, and discovery cutoffs
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications with discretion and professionalism
• Enter and submit daily attorney time entries accurately and timely
• Partner with Accounting to support billing accuracy, paperless proformas, expense reimbursements, and invoice preparation
• Deliver exceptional client service while maintaining strict confidentiality

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of experience as a litigation-focused legal administrative assistant (required)
• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department strongly preferred
• Exposure to multiple areas of law is a plus
• Some college preferred; legal studies or paralegal background a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to juggle competing deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

The Ideal Candidate

You’re confident, organized, and calm under pressure. You anticipate needs before they arise, take pride in producing polished work, and enjoy being an integral part of a litigation team.