Legal Assistant - Defense Litigation

Location:

Near Allen Parkway (Houston Area)

Compensation: DOE (Depending on Experience)

A busy litigation team is seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to provide support to two attorneys. This role offers strong growth potential, including the opportunity to learn directly from a paralegal who previously worked as a legal assistant.

One of the attorneys manages a construction litigation docket, so experience in construction-related matters is a plus.

• Support two attorneys with day-to-day administrative and litigation tasks
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Coordinate court filings (electronic and in-person) and track deadlines
• Maintain organized case files, calendars, and docketing information
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with billing, time entry, and general administrative duties
• Collaborate with the team paralegal and participate in workflows that offer ongoing learning

• Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary (litigation preferred)
• Construction litigation experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• High attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented approach

• Opportunity to support two experienced attorneys
• Built-in mentorship from a former legal assistant
• Exposure to construction litigation, a valuable specialty
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format. Please reference job code 136360 when responding to this ad.