Entry Level Transactional Legal Assistant - HTX

Lee Hecht Harrison

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40,000–$50,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, File Maintenance, Finance, Health Plan, Legal, Legal Billing Software, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proofreading, Real Estate, Team Player, Travel Planning, Typing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
5 days ago

Now Hiring: Entry Level Transactional Legal Assistant - Houston (Near Galleria)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a highly respected law firm in Houston near the Galleria to hire an Entry Level Transactional Legal Assistant. This is a full-time, fully onsite role offering hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and long-term growth potential.

? Key Details:

  • Full-time | Fully onsite
  • Schedule: 8:00-5:00 or 8:30-5:30
  • Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000 DOE
  • Growth-oriented role with internal promotion opportunities

? What We're Looking For:

  • 1-3+ years of professional administrative or legal support experience
  • Exposure to Real Estate, Corporate, Finance, or Trust & Estates preferred
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to support multiple attorneys
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with legal billing software (Aderant preferred)
  • Typing speed of 70+ WPM
  • Experience with state and federal e-filing
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading abilities
  • Resourceful, proactive, and positive attitude
  • Seeking long-term growth (not frequent short tenures)

?? Responsibilities:

  • Organize and maintain files, correspondence, and documents
  • Coordinate meetings, travel, and calendars
  • Draft and edit legal documents and correspondence
  • Assist with preparation of closing binders and transaction documents
  • Handle e-filing in state and federal courts
  • Prepare and process pre-bills and invoices
  • Support attorneys across multiple practice groups
  • Assist with CLE tracking and administrative reporting

? Team & Culture:

  • Support a team of 4 attorneys within a collaborative pod structure
  • Firmwide support model (ARC ticketing system)
  • True "no ego" culture - team-oriented, respectful environment
  • Strong retention and low turnover
  • Monthly events, wellness initiatives, and inclusive firm gatherings

? Benefits & Perks:

  • Paid parking (conveniently located near the office)
  • Medical coverage (employee premium fully paid) + $250/month HSA contribution
  • Dental coverage (employee premium covered)
  • 3% profit sharing starting Day 1
  • Discretionary year-end bonus
  • Regular firmwide social and wellness events

If you're a detail-oriented, motivated legal professional looking to build a long-term career with a supportive and well-regarded firm, we'd love to connect.

? Apply directly or reach out: jamie.stone@lhh.com

Pay Details: $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jamie Stone

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison