Litigation Legal Assistant

Integr8staff; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Integr8staff is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in Houston, TX to support with preparing and filing legal documents, calendar management, travel planning, case management, and billing. The role requires strong litigation procedures knowledge and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications include 4+ years in litigation, a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with e-discovery, and proficiency in Windows 10, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm
• High school diploma or equivalent plus substantial and relevant work experience
• Experience with document productions and e-discovery
• Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and prioritization
• Proficiency in Windows 10, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience with a document management system
• Must be available and able to work during core business hours

Responsibilities

• Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, deadlines, calendars, appointments, and travel
• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including engagement letters and client/case documents
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence
• Communicate regularly with the team
• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with prioritization and flexibility
• Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and before filing or sending

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows 10

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Zoom

Teams

Document management system

Job description

Job Title – Litigation Legal Assistant

Location – Houston, TX.

Full Time, 100% On-site

Salary Range; DOE

Non-Exempt, Overtime Eligible

Work Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Central Time).

Job Summary of the Litigation Legal Assistant position

Integr8staff is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with strong litigation, trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures to support with preparing and filing legal documents, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing.

Responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant position

• Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, calendars, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and related planning.
• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team.
• Handle multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility.
• Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing.

Requirements of the Litigation Legal Assistant position

• A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience
• Experience with document productions and e-discovery.
• Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency in Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience working with a document management system
• Must be available and able to work during core business hours.