Legal Assistant

Cerami Search Group is partnering with a respected West Houston law firm seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy transactional practice. This is a key role for a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong organizational skills, technical precision, and a proactive mindset.

• Provide comprehensive support to Trusts & Estates attorneys
• Prepare and edit correspondence, estate planning documents, deeds, formations, pleadings, and discovery
• File documents through eFile Texas, Secretary of State portals, and e-record real property records (ePrepare)
• Assist with trial and deposition preparation when needed
• Draft and file entity formation documents; determine name availability
• Manage document production, including Bates labeling and red actions
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Calendar deadlines, hearings, and meetings
• Coordinate teleconferences, consultations, and travel arrangements
• Review, edit, and process pre-bills and invoices (Aderant experience preferred)
• Write and deposit estate account checks
• Track CLE hours and assist with compliance

• 5+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm setting (Trusts & Estates or transactional experience strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with legal billing software (Aderant preferred)
• Typing speed of 70 WPM
• Strong understanding of county and state court systems
• Exceptional proofreading and document formatting skills
• Ability to manage multiple attorneys and shifting priorities
• Highly professional, detail-oriented, and independently motivated

• Stable and well-respected West Houston practice
• HSA Employer Contribution
• 401(k)
• Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical & Accidental Insurance
• Identity Protection Services
• Generous PTO

Cerami Search Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are evaluated based on qualifications without regard to any protected status under applicable law.