Legal Administrative Assistant

Position Overview Clark Hill PLC seeks an experienced full‑time Legal Administrative Assistant in its Houston office. A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience and the ability to work in a team environment is required. Experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced legal practice is preferred. Responsibilities Provide the requisite legal secretarial and administrative support/clerical needs of assigned attorneys; Prepare letters, memos, and other documentation as required; Enter client information into the system to run conflict checks for new clients and prepare supporting documentation such as engagement letters; Prepare and file pleadings with the appropriate court system and docketing dates into a central docketing system, as needed; Make travel arrangements and prepare expense reimbursement documentation; Answer the phones of assigned attorneys; Enter attorney time. Qualifications & Skills Excellent computer skills, utilizing all aspects of Office 365; Excellent attention to detail with superb proofreading skills; Ability to prioritize and manage a high‑volume and diverse workload, handling multiple tasks at one time with exceptional organizational skills; Team player who can absorb information quickly and adapt to change; Sound judgment and business acumen when interacting with clients, potential clients, guests, coworkers, and others; Certified Legal Secretary designation is a plus. Compensation & Benefits The salary range at the time of posting is $65,000.00 annually, based upon a full‑time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits include: Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA; Short‑term disability; Long‑term disability; Dental insurance; Vision care; Life insurance; 401(k); Paid time off; Parking/public transportation allowance; Employee assistance program. About Clark Hill Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 29 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico, and more than 700 attorneys. Our value proposition is simple: we offer clients an exceptional team dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals. Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through hiring team members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience critical to serving client needs. Successful employees have a track record of solid academic credentials and strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. Clark Hill offers a collaborative environment that provides a professional and personally rewarding career. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clark Hill (Firm Operations)