Probate Litigation Legal Assistant — Growth & Stability

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

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.