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Legal Secretary

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our prestigious law firm client in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with a strong background in commercial litigation to provide high-level administrative and legal support to a team of busy trial attorneys. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and takes pride in delivering excellence at every stage of the litigation process.

 

Legal Secretary – Houston, TX

Full-time | Hybrid (after probationary period)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours/week
Hybrid work: After a 90-day onsite probation, schedule transitions to 4 days in-office / 1 day remote (flexibility required based on case needs).
Compensation:Up to $95,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), and paid leave

 

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys, including drafting, editing, and formatting correspondence and legal documents.
  • Prepare and e-file pleadings and motions in Texas state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.
  • Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and court appearances; monitor and track critical litigation deadlines.
  • Organize and maintain client files (both electronic and hard copy) in accordance with firm procedures.
  • Assist with billing and time entry, including reviewing, editing, and preparing attorney invoices for submission.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for attorneys attending trials, hearings, or client meetings.
  • Support trial preparation, including creating exhibit binders, witness lists, and closing materials.
  • Provide backup assistance to other administrative team members as needed.

 

Qualifications
  • 6–10 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, including at least 3 years in commercial litigation at a large law firm or Am Law 100 environment.
  • Proven ability to support multiple attorneys simultaneously in a busy litigation practice.
  • Strong proficiency in Texas and Federal e-filing systems (eFileTexas, PACER, ECF) and litigation procedures.
  • Excellent technical skills, including Microsoft 365 and legal document management systems (iManage, NetDocs, or similar).
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated stability and commitment in previous roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

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