Legal Assistant

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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SALARY

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Expense Management, Expense Reports, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Personal Injury, Proofreading, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Typing

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

1 day ago

A top-tier personal injury law firm in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to support a high-performing litigation team. The firm is nationally recognized for securing record-setting verdicts and settlements and is committed to aggressive client advocacy, integrity, and teamwork.

Job Title: Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary
Location: Houston, TX (In-Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000 $90,000 DOE
Benefits: Paid overtime, generous bonuses, exceptional benefits package, free parking

Position Overview:
This role requires an experienced and proactive legal professional with 5+ years of litigation support experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent support.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, revise, and proofread a variety of legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda
Schedule depositions, hearings, meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including compiling hearing and trial notebooks
Manage expense reports and maintain organized attorney calendars
Perform e-filing in state and federal courts and track deadlines
Provide administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys and other legal staff
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to firm-wide protocols and policies
Collaborate with other legal assistants to ensure seamless support across teams

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years recent experience as a litigation legal assistant or secretary
Advanced proficiency in MS Word; strong document formatting skills
Typing speed of 55+ WPM
Familiarity with court procedures and e-filing systems
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Willingness to work overtime as needed
High school diploma or equivalent required; additional legal training or certification is a plus

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Legal Assistant

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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