Receptionist/Legal Assistant

Downtown Houston Personal Injury Law Firm Receptionist / Legal Assistant

We're partnering with an established Downtown Houston personal injury law firm seeking a Receptionist / Legal Assistant to join its team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a foundation in the legal industry who enjoys interacting with clients, keeping an office running smoothly, and providing valuable support to a busy legal team. You'll be the welcoming face and voice of the firm, helping create a positive experience for clients while supporting attorneys and staff with essential administrative responsibilities. If you're personable, detail-oriented, and enjoy a role where no two days are exactly alike, we'd love to hear from you!

Position: Receptionist / Legal Assistant

Location: Downtown Houston (free parking)

Salary: $40K – $53K (DOE) + benefits

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and callers, providing a professional and welcoming experience.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and ensure timely communication.
• Greet clients and visitors, assist with check-in, and notify appropriate team members of their arrival.
• Assist with light client intake, including gathering basic information and directing inquiries to the appropriate legal staff.
• Receive, sort, distribute, and prepare incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Order and maintain office supplies, ensuring the office remains organized and fully stocked.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff.
• Assist with filing, scanning, copying, organizing documents, and maintaining accurate records.
• Help maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming reception area.
• Support additional front-office and administrative responsibilities as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a law firm or legal environment required.
• Previous receptionist, legal assistant, or administrative support experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks in a busy office.
• Comfortable answering multi-line phones and interacting with clients.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and general office systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive client information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to assist wherever needed.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and genuine interest in growing within the legal industry.

Firm Benefits

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employer Paid Health Insurance for all employees
• Employer Paid Life Insurance for all employees
• Employer Paid AD&D Insurance for all employees
• Employer Paid Parking for all employees

Additional Benefits:

• 401K – Employer automatically contributes 3% of employee's salary to the 401K, even if the employee chooses not to participate.
• PTO – Staff Employees receive 10 days of PTO for their first year and Attorneys receive 15 days of PTO for their first year.
• Holidays – The Firm pays holiday pay for 10 days each year.
• Bonuses – The Firm has a discretionary bonus program.

Continuing Education Paid by the Firm:

• Continuing Legal Education
• Bar Association Dues
• State Bar Dues