Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

• Austin, TX 78701 (Downtown Austin)
• $70,000–$85,000 DOE
• Direct Hire | Full-Time | In Office
• This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401K

About the Opportunity

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established Texas law firm to identify an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy team of attorneys focused on commercial bankruptcy and litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting multiple attorneys, and takes pride in producing high-quality work .

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys within a litigation-focused practice
• Manage complex calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Coordinate electronic filings through state and federal court systems (ECF)
• Maintain accurate docketing of court dates, deadlines, and filing requirements
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and other third parties
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, mediations, and client conferences
• Assist with time entry, billing support, expense reports, and invoice preparation
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Support special projects and additional administrative needs as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Legal Secretary experience within a law firm environment
• Litigation experience required; bankruptcy experience strongly preferred
• Experience preparing legal pleadings, motions, orders, and other court-related documents
• Hands-on experience with electronic court filings (ECF)
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court deadlines, and legal terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems
• Experience with iManage, Aderant, or similar legal software preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Stable work history with demonstrated tenure and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Perks:

• Paid parking
• Complimentary gym membership
• Competitive PTO package
• Opportunity to join a highly respected and collaborative legal team
• Long-term career growth with a stable and reputable organization