Senior Litigation Secretary – Hybrid

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Legal Secretary in Houston, TX for a contract-to-hire, on-site role with a permanent potential. The position supports a large law firm’s litigation practice, handling document preparation, calendar management, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a legal secretary role, expert drafting and research skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour with medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, or similar role.
• Profound knowledge of litigation support, legal procedures, and court systems.
• Excellent calendaring skills and ability to manage multiple schedules.
• Strong drafting and proofreading of legal documents.
• Solid legal research capabilities and ability to summarize authorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support, including preparing and filing court documents and managing case files.
• Manage the legal team calendar, scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence for accuracy and professionalism.
• Conduct legal research and summarize laws and court decisions for use in proceedings.
• Liaise with clients, court officials, and other professionals professionally.
• Maintain organized filing of case documents and related information.
• Assist in preparing billing and budget reports and track billable hours.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Litigation support

Calendaring

Document drafting

Research skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Legal Secretary in Houston, TX for a contract-to-hire, on-site role with a permanent potential. The position supports a large law firm’s litigation practice, handling document preparation, calendar management, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a legal secretary role, expert drafting and research skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour with medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits.