Senior Legal Support Specialist — Litigation & Documents Expert

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Support Specialist II to provide advanced administrative and legal support firm-wide. The role emphasizes teamwork, in-house training, and mentoring junior staff, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing legal documents, preparing pleadings, managing calendars, and supporting attorneys with document production and client reporting.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of Legal Assistant experience in a law firm.
• Experience in litigation is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor team members.
• Confidentiality and discretion are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence from draft.
• File documents in State, County, and Federal Courts.
• Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with high accuracy.
• Draft notices and routine legal documents.
• Prepare pleadings and briefs using advanced Word features.
• Transcribe information from audio recordings.
• Manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Transmit documents via electronic filing, email, mail, fax.
• Assist with client financial records and reporting.
• Maintain calendars and deadlines.
• Submit and maintain Bar and Court Admissions.
• Track CLE requirements.
• Provide support and PTO coverage.
• Perform other advanced clerical tasks.

Skills

Legal experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Mentoring

Discretion

Training others

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Law firm software

Job description

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Support Specialist II to provide advanced administrative and legal support firm-wide. The role emphasizes teamwork, in-house training, and mentoring junior staff, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing legal documents, preparing pleadings, managing calendars, and supporting attorneys with document production and client reporting.