Legal Secretary

JobotHouston, TX

$57,000 - $63,000 / year

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Overview

Compensation

$57,000-$63,000/year

Job Description

Highly Regarded Firm + Backed by Strong Leadership + Deep Local Roots + Great Tenure + Top Notch BenefitsThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Carrie PowellAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $57,000 - $63,000 per yearA bit about us:A well-established civil litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide high-level administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced defense litigation environment. This is a highly hands-on role requiring deep litigation experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities without extensive training.Why join us?

Long-established firm with deep roots and stability
Tenured, collaborative legal support team
High level of trust and autonomy in your role
Immediate impact supporting core litigation work
Work closely with attorneys who value strong, reliable support

Job DetailsKey Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
Draft routine pleadings, notices, and discovery materials; create shells and templates
Prepare, organize, and manage written discovery responses and related documentation
Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and consistency
Assist with trial, hearing, and deposition preparation, including exhibits and binders
Coordinate logistics for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
Handle electronic filing in Texas state and federal courts
Maintain accurate calendaring of deadlines, court dates, and appointments
Manage electronic and physical files using a document management system
Enter time entries and assist with billing and invoice preparation

Required Qualifications:

3–5 years of current litigation legal secretary experience (civil litigation preferred)
Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
Strong working knowledge of Texas state and federal court rules and procedures
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with document management systems (iManage or similar)
Electronic court filing experience (state and federal)
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidentiality

Schedule & Expectations:

Full-time, in-office role (Monday–Friday, standard business hours)
Occasional after-hours availability for trials or urgent deadlines
Must be comfortable in a highly electronic, deadline-driven environment

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy

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