Legal Secretary - Probate Litigation - HTX

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Secretary - Probate Litigation | Downtown Houston

 

A respected Texas law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its Probate Litigation team in Downtown Houston . This is a fully in-office opportunity supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment .

 

The ideal candidate will have recent probate experience, strong knowledge of Texas probate filing procedures , exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while providing excellent support to attorneys and clients.

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $53,000 - $65,000 DOE
• 100% employer-paid employee healthcare premiums
• PPO medical plan
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 5% firm contribution
• Paid parking
• Four weeks PTO
• Additional PTO week after five years of service
• Up to $1,500 deductible reimbursement in qualifying hardship situations

 

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, proofread, and file legal documents
• E-file documents in Texas state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Coordinate meetings, hearings, and client appointments
• Open new matters and process conflict checks
• Maintain electronic and physical case files
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing support
• Transcribe dictation
• Communicate professionally with clients and court personnel
• Support multiple attorneys in a deadline-driven environment

 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal secretary experience at a Texas law firm
• Recent probate legal secretary experience required
• Strong knowledge of Texas probate filing procedures
• Experience supporting probate and estate planning practices
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing rules
• Experience with document management systems
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent proofreading, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Experience with NetDocuments, Relativity, and iTimeKeep is a plus

 

If you're an experienced Probate Legal Secretary seeking a stable, long-term opportunity with exceptional benefits and a highly respected legal team, please apply or contact me at View email address on us.fitly.work

 

Pay Details: $53,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

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