Probate Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parking

Generous PTO

Career growth

Training & onboarding program

Collaborative culture

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Houston seeks an experienced Legal Secretary with probate expertise to join a highly regarded law firm renowned for excellence, collaboration, and employee longevity.

You will draft and file Texas probate documents, manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and support multiple probate and estate planning attorneys in a fast-paced, professional environment that values autonomy, ongoing training, and career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal secretary experience.
• Recent probate legal secretary experience required.
• Knowledge of Texas probate court procedures and filings.
• Experience supporting probate and estate planning attorneys.
• State and federal e-filing experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Exceptional proofreading and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience with document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, proofread, and prepare legal documents
• File pleadings and other documents in Texas state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Coordinate meetings and client communications
• Open new matters and assist with conflict checks
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Enter attorney time and support billing processes
• Transcribe dictation and correspondence
• Support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced practice

Skills

Legal secretary

Probate experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a seasoned Legal Secretary with probate experience looking to join a highly respected law firm with a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and employee longevity?

This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to work alongside top legal professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment that values professionalism, autonomy, and career development.

What truly sets this opportunity apart is the culture. The firm offers the resources and technology of a large law firm while maintaining a collegial, respectful environment where support staff are valued and empowered to succeed.

What You'll Do

• Draft, revise, proofread, and prepare legal documents
• File pleadings and other documents in Texas state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Coordinate meetings and client communications
• Open new matters and assist with conflict checks
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Enter attorney time and support billing processes
• Transcribe dictation and correspondence
• Support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced practice

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of legal secretary experience
• Recent probate legal secretary experience required
• Strong knowledge of Texas probate court procedures and filings
• Experience supporting probate and estate planning attorneys
• State and federal e-filing experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Exceptional proofreading and organizational abilities
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines with minimal supervision
• Experience with document management systems

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation
• Firm-paid employee medical coverage
• Dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Paid parking
• Generous PTO package
• Long-term stability and career growth
• Dedicated training and onboarding program
• Collaborative, respectful culture with outstanding attorney and staff relationships