Litigation Legal Assistant

McFadden Trachtenberg PLLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McFadden Trachtenberg PLLC is looking for a motivated and creative individual to fill a mixed administrative role in Houston, Texas. You'll support a team of 4-6 trial attorneys with responsibilities including office management, organizing legal documents, and performing various administrative tasks.

This full-time position requires 2+ years of direct support experience in litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience with legal e-filing platforms. Enjoy working in a tight-knit environment where collaboration is key.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience directly supporting trial/litigation attorneys.
• Ability to navigate wearing multiple hats in an office environment.
• Strong organizational abilities and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and welcome guests at the front desk.
• Manage office supplies and groceries.
• Organize case files and prepare trial binders.
• Draft letters and manage mailing.

Skills

Experience with Texas E-File and PACER (federal) e-filing platforms

Check‑writing and light bookkeeping / bill paying

Extremely strong organizational skills

2+ years supporting trial attorneys / in litigation

Tools

Legal case management systems (e.g. Smokeball, Clio, LEAP)

QuickBooks

Job description

Our dynamic, boutique law firm is looking for a smart, motivated, and creative problem-solver to fill a mixed administrative role. Should have 2+ years of experience directly supporting trial / litigation attorneys. The ideal candidate will be able to navigate wearing a variety of hats, from face-of-the-firm at the front desk, answering phones and welcoming guests; to office manager ordering supplies and groceries and tidying up for meetings and depositions; to legal assistant / paralegal labeling exhibits, making trial binders, and organizing case files; to traditional executive administrative functions like letter-drafting and mail management; to the occasional personal errands for partners and other lawyers in a jam. We work hard to make our office a place where people like to work hard. If you’re looking to apply yourself with a small, tight-knit group of people that like each other and the work we do, you might be a good fit.

This is an in-office, full-time role that supports a team of 4-6 attorneys. Typical work hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm with the occasional need to stay late or offer weekend support.

Required Skills

• Experience with Texas E-File and PACER (federal) e-filing platforms
• Check‑writing and light bookkeeping / bill paying
• Extremely strong organizational skills
• 2+ years supporting trial attorneys / in litigation

Preferred Skills

• Experience with legal case management systems, such as Smokeball, Clio, LEAP, etc.
• Experience with bookkeeping concepts and bookkeeping software, such as QuickBooks, a huge plus but not required