Litigation Legal Assistant: Organized Support for Busy Attorneys

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary in Houston to support a busy two-attorney litigation team. This role provides administrative and litigation support, prepares and formats pleadings, coordinates electronic and in-person filings, and maintains case files and calendars.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary, with civil litigation exposure preferred, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior at least one year of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary (civil litigation preferred)
• Construction litigation experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• High attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to a busy two-attorney team
• 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

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Litigation support

Billing/time entry

Calendar/docketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary in Houston to support a busy two-attorney litigation team. This role provides administrative and litigation support, prepares and formats pleadings, coordinates electronic and in-person filings, and maintains case files and calendars.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary, with civil litigation exposure preferred, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.