Litigation Legal Assistant - Detail-Driven Support

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting seeks a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to support two attorneys in a busy litigation practice in Houston, TX. The role involves drafting and revising pleadings, managing calendars, and coordinating court filings to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of legal assistant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
• Civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Detail-oriented and proactive, team-oriented.
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Responsabilités

• Provide administrative and litigation support
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and filings
• Coordinate court filings (electronic and in person) and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain organized case files, calendars, and docketing information
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with billing, time entry, and general administrative tasks
• Collaborate with the team paralegal and participate in workflow processes that offer ongoing learning

Connaissances

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Team-oriented

Outils

Case management

Description du poste

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting seeks a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to support two attorneys in a busy litigation practice in Houston, TX. The role involves drafting and revising pleadings, managing calendars, and coordinating court filings to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of legal assistant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.