Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary - Family Law 69862

Legal Secretary Position

Our client, a busy and well-established family law firm in Galveston County, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. This is a key support role within a small firm environment where organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail are essential.

The firm maintains a high-volume caseload (approximately 150170 active cases). While the attorney handles the majority of drafting, the Legal Secretary plays a critical role in keeping the day-to-day operations of the practice running smoothly and ensuring deadlines and logistics are handled without error.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and case support to the attorney and paralegal
• Manage calendaring, docketing, and scheduling for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Coordinate communications with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with discovery organization and tracking deadlines
• Prepare, format, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Organize and maintain both electronic and physical case files
• Ensure all deadlines, settings, and case activity are accurately tracked

Technology

• WordPerfect
• FormBuilder (similar to ProDoc)
• Outlook
• Excel

Qualifications

• Prior family law experience preferred
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Work Environment

This is a demanding, high-volume practice with little room for error. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a structured environment with high expectations.

The firm has a strong, collaborative team in place, offering a supportive environment for someone who can keep pace and contribute effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits