Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $55,000–$70,000 (based on experience)

Why This Opportunity?

• Enjoy variety in your day. Work with different attorneys and practice groups, providing support where it’s needed most.

• Build a career that fits your interests. Grow within this varied support role or potentially move into a dedicated practice group as opportunities become available.

• Join a people-first culture. Work alongside colleagues who value respect, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

• Find a place to stay and grow. Long staff tenure and supportive leadership reflect the firm’s commitment to its people.

• Get support from the start. A gradual onboarding process over approximately 3–4 months gives you time to learn the firm’s processes.

• Enjoy strong benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, a strong 401(k) program, and paid parking.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, contracts, and other legal documents.

• E-file documents in state and federal courts.

• Assist with trial preparation and organize case materials.

• Schedule depositions, meetings, and conference calls.

• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate travel.

• Open new matters, run conflict checks, and prepare engagement letters.

• Organize documents and emails within the document management system.

• Enter attorney time and assist with billing correspondence, expense reports, vendor invoices, and check requests.

• Provide occasional reception coverage and general administrative support.

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience as a legal administrative assistant or legal secretary.

• Working knowledge of state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and e-filing requirements.

• Experience preparing and finalizing legal documents accurately.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with a document management system.

• Ability to manage competing requests and adapt to different attorneys’ working styles.

• Strong organization, communication, attention to detail, and follow-through.

• A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach.