Legal Secretary - Probate Litigation - HTX

Legal Secretary - Probate Litigation | Downtown Houston

A respected Texas law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its Probate Litigation team in Downtown Houston. This is a fully in-office opportunity supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have recent probate experience, strong knowledge of Texas probate filing procedures, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while providing excellent support to attorneys and clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $53,000 - $65,000 DOE
• 100% employer-paid employee healthcare premiums
• PPO medical plan
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 5% firm contribution
• Paid parking
• Four weeks PTO
• Additional PTO week after five years of service
• Up to $1,500 deductible reimbursement in qualifying hardship situations

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, proofread, and file legal documents
• E-file documents in Texas state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Coordinate meetings, hearings, and client appointments
• Open new matters and process conflict checks
• Maintain electronic and physical case files
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing support
• Transcribe dictation
• Communicate professionally with clients and court personnel
• Support multiple attorneys in a deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal secretary experience at a Texas law firm
• Recent probate legal secretary experience required
• Strong knowledge of Texas probate filing procedures
• Experience supporting probate and estate planning practices
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing rules
• Experience with document management systems
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent proofreading, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Experience with NetDocuments, Relativity, and iTimeKeep is a plus

If you're an experienced Probate Legal Secretary seeking a stable, long-term opportunity with exceptional benefits and a highly respected legal team, please apply or contact me at jamie.stone@lhh.com

Pay Details: $53,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jamie Stone

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