Commercial Litigation Secretary

CornerStone Professional Placement

  • Houston, Texas
  • 5 days ago
  • $80,000–$90,000
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Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Proofreadingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

Description

Commercial Litigation Secretary
Location:
Houston, TX
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (After onboarding)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Commercial Litigation Secretary for an established full-service law firm in the Houston area. This position plays a key role in supporting attorneys through all phases of commercial litigation by preparing legal documents, managing court filings, coordinating schedules, and ensuring critical deadlines are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking a stable, team-oriented environment with outstanding benefits and hybrid work flexibility.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to commercial litigation attorneys.

  • Draft, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.

  • Prepare and electronically file documents with Texas state and federal courts.

  • Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.

  • Coordinate meetings, travel, and client communications.

  • Organize and maintain case files and litigation documents.

  • Assist with discovery, document production, exhibit preparation, and trial materials.

  • Enter attorney time and support other administrative functions as needed.

Qualifications

  • Commercial litigation legal secretary experience in a law firm environment.

  • Experience preparing litigation documents and managing court filings.

  • Texas legal experience preferred; candidates relocating with strong commercial litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology.

  • Excellent organizational, proofreading, communication, and multitasking skills.

  • Experience supporting commercial litigation attorneys is required.

  • Personal injury litigation experience is not a fit for this position.

Why Candidates Like This Role

  • Competitive compensation.

  • Comprehensive employer-sponsored benefits package.

  • Employer-supported retirement savings program.

  • Paid time off and company holidays.

  • Hybrid work flexibility after onboarding.

  • Collaborative, professional team environment.

  • Long-term career growth with a respected legal practice.

Additional Details

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage

  • Employer-sponsored retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Paid holidays

  • Hybrid work flexibility after onboarding

Travel Requirements: None

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, Texas
Salary$80,000–$90,000

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