Litigation Legal Practice Assistant (Houston)

LHH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Austin, TX (Hybrid) is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support a busy team of litigation attorneys. The role emphasizes drafting and formatting pleadings, managing deadlines, and coordinating complex calendars.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of similar experience, strong MS Office skills, and a proven ability to handle confidential information while delivering top-notch administrative support in a fast-paced law firm

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple litigation attorneys.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, and other documents.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts and track deadlines.
• Coordinate calendars, hearings, depositions, meetings, and travel.
• Enter attorney time, assist with billing, and prepare expense reports.
• Maintain confidential client information with discretion.

Skills

Court filing procedures

MS Office proficiency

Document formatting

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Time-entry systems

Document management systems

Litigation management software

Job description

Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions | Austin, TX (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support a busy team of litigation attorneys. This role is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys providing exceptional administrative and litigation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple litigation attorneys.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts and maintain compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Monitor and manage critical litigation deadlines and court dates.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness files, trial notebooks, and courtroom logistics.
• Enter attorney time, assist with billing processes, and prepare expense reports.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Support document management and records retention efforts.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Practice Assistant, or Litigation Secretary.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior large law firm experience.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience.
• Familiarity with document management and time-entry systems.
• Experience supporting commercial litigation, employment litigation, or other complex litigation practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

Apply Today

If you are an experienced litigation support professional seeking an opportunity with a prestigious law firm, we encourage you to apply through LHH Recruitment Solutions. Join a dynamic legal team where your attention to detail and litigation expertise will make an immediate impact.

Pay Details

$85,000.00 per year

Search Managed By

Sandy Hassett

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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