Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Salary: Confidential

Location: Houston, Texas

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job Description

About the role

A growing litigation-focused law office in Houston is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant with 35 years of experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal department. This position provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys and is structured as a hybrid role based out of the Houston office.

26 years as a litigation-focused legal administrative assistant, including experience docketing deadlines for hearings, mediations, and trials.

Hands-on experience preparing and proofreading litigation documents such as pleadings and discovery, ideally across multiple practice areas.

Background in legal or paralegal studies and proficiency with e-filing legal documents in relevant courts.

Ability to work a hybrid schedule in Houston, manage competing priorities for several attorneys, and operate with minimal supervision.

We avoid candidates who need constant direction or whose experience is exclusively in non-litigation areas.

Qualifications

Hybrid work flexibility in Houston with a steady 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday.

Competitive compensation in the mid-$70Ks to low-$80Ks, plus a full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, life, and disability coverage.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Rapidly expanding national law practice with strong growth momentum.

Competitive hourly compensation in the $35.50$40.00 range for this position.

Hybrid work model with the ability to work from home part of the week in Houston.

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, life insurance, and disability coverage.

Close collaboration with attorneys in a busy Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, offering substantive exposure to litigation work.

Predictable, reasonable schedule

Strong, long-standing market reputation and a culture that emphasizes client service, high-quality work product, and precise execution.