Opposing Counsel Specialist

U.S. Legal Support; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Legal Support in Houston, TX is seeking a Records Support Specialist with an inside sales focus to join our onsite team.

This entry-level role blends records management with client outreach and inside sales functions, communicating with opposing counsel to facilitate records access, discuss pricing, and manage orders. The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with internal departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work history (customer service, admin, inside sales, etc.).
• Litigation support or records retrieval experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Comfortable using email and business phone systems.

Responsibilities

• Contact opposing counsel by phone or email to offer records for purchase.
• Discuss pricing, authorizations, and delivery options.
• Offer duplicate records for purchase once original orders are received.
• Review signed waivers and determine what portions of orders should be fulfilled.
• Submit orders on behalf of opposing counsel.
• Process, sort, code, and classify incoming records and mail.
• Retrieve and route requested files and documents.
• Maintain accurate check-out and tracking systems.
• Interface with internal departments for coordination and support.
• Answer departmental phone and email inquiries.
• Perform quality control checks on outgoing documents.
• Support the intake and delivery of physical and electronic records.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Organized

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Email systems

Business phone systems

Job description

Records Support Specialist – Inside Sales Focus

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Legal Support Services

About the Role:

Are you dependable, resilient, and outgoing? Do you have a client-focused outlook and strong critical thinking skills? If so, U.S. Legal Support is looking for a Records Support Specialist to join our growing team in Houston!

This entry-level role blends records management with client outreach and inside sales functions. You’ll be responsible for communicating directly with opposing counsel to facilitate records access, discuss pricing, and manage records orders. This is a great opportunity to launch or grow your career in the legal support industry while working with a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contact opposing counsel by phone or email to offer records for purchase
• Discuss pricing, authorizations, and delivery options
• Offer duplicate records for purchase once original orders are received
• Review signed waivers and determine what portions of orders should be fulfilled
• Submit orders on behalf of opposing counsel
• Process, sort, code, and classify incoming records and mail
• Retrieve and route requested files and documents
• Maintain accurate check-out and tracking systems
• Interface with internal departments for coordination and support
• Answer departmental phone and email inquiries
• Perform quality control checks on outgoing documents
• Support the intake and delivery of physical and electronic records

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work history (customer service, admin, inside sales, etc.)
• Litigation support or records retrieval experience is a plus
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Comfortable using email and business phone systems

Why Join U.S. Legal Support?

We offer our Records Support Specialists a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Parental Leave and Pet-Friendly Benefits
• LifeLock identity protection
• Company-sponsored fun activities and culture events
• And more!

Please Note:

This position requires a full background check and verification of at least 10 years of work/education history. All resume details must be accurate and verifiable. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.