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Legal Assistant

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Seasoned Legal Secretary / AssistantIf you want to be part of high-stakes, nationally recognized trial work —this is that opportunity.This isn't a typical legal support role. You'll work alongside elite trial attorneys on complex, high-profile litigation, helping drive cases that deliver real results for real people.We're partnering with a top-tier plaintiff trial firm known for record-setting verdicts and settlements across the country—and they're looking for a seasoned Legal Secretary / Assistant to join their Houston team.Why This Role Stands OutWork on industry-shaping, headline-making casesBe part of a fast-paced, trial-focused environment where your work truly mattersJoin a firm with a reputation for winning big and investing in their peopleStrong team culture with high expectations and high rewardsWhat You'll Be DoingManage complex attorney calendars, travel, and scheduling in a fast-moving environmentHandle state & federal e-filing, docketing deadlines, and trial prepPrepare and format legal documents, correspondence, and filingsCoordinate depositions, hearings, and trial logisticsSupport attorneys from case inception through trialServe as a key point of contact—screening calls, coordinating communications, and keeping everything running smoothlyWhat They're Looking For7+ years as a litigation legal secretary (plaintiff PI experience preferred)Strong experience with e-filing, calendaring, and trial preparationAbility to manage multiple complex cases independentlyHighly organized with exceptional attention to detailProactive, responsive, and thrives in a high-performance environmentAdvanced MS Word skills + strong document formatting abilityCompensation & BenefitsTop-of-market base salary + discretionary bonuses100% employer-paid medical (employee-only)401(k) with firm contributionGenerous PTO + paid holidaysFull suite of benefits (HSA, FSA, disability, life insurance, etc.)Professional development + growth opportunitiesThe Right FitThis is ideal for someone who:Loves the energy of trial workWants to be part of a winning, high-performance teamTakes pride in being indispensable to attorneys and case outcomesLocationHouston, TX (full-time, onsite)If you're looking for a role where your work directly contributes to meaningful, high-impact litigation, this is one worth exploring.

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