Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a growing Texas real estate law firm with strong momentum in HOA, property owners association, construction defect, and litigation matters
- Work directly with experienced attorneys on meaningful, active cases involving real estate, community association, and civil litigation issues
- Be part of a collaborative, approachable team that values organization, responsiveness, and excellent client service
- Strong opportunity for long-term growth, with potential hybrid flexibility after one year based on performance
- Competitive compensation based on experience, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Location: This is an in-office role based in either our Houston or Austin office, with potential hybrid flexibility after one year for employees in good standing.
Note: Prior legal assistant experience is required. HOA, collections, litigation, real estate litigation, construction defect, or civil litigation experience is strongly preferred.
About Us
Confidential Employer. We are a well-established Texas law firm focused on real estate, HOA, construction defect, business, and civil litigation matters. Our team is known for being responsive, strategic, and client-focused, while maintaining a collaborative and professional office environment.
Job Description
- Provide direct legal and administrative support to attorneys handling HOA, real estate, collections, construction defect, and civil litigation matters
- Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Manage court filings, including e-filing in Texas courts
- Maintain case files, organize documents, and track deadlines
- Calendar hearings, mediations, depositions, inspections, discovery deadlines, and trial-related dates
- Assist with discovery, document production, and case preparation
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, experts, and internal team members
- Help attorneys keep matters organized, moving forward, and client-ready
- Support a busy litigation practice with attention to detail, urgency, and professionalism
Qualifications
- 2+ years of legal assistant experience preferred
- Experience in HOA, collections, real estate litigation, construction defect, civil litigation, or related legal work preferred
- Strong understanding of litigation procedures, deadlines, and legal document formatting
- Experience with e-filing and legal calendaring
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- Reliable, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work well in a team environment
Why You Will Love Working Here
- You will join a respected real estate-focused law firm with a strong Texas presence
- You will work on interesting litigation and HOA matters that directly impact clients and communities
- You will be part of a team that values clear communication, professionalism, and practical legal solutions
- You will have the opportunity to grow with a firm that rewards reliability, initiative, and strong performance
- You will work in a professional but approachable environment with experienced attorneys and staff
JPC-1045
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must haves: Openings in Austin and Houston. 1+ yr litigation support exp.
Nice to haves:Preferred HOA, collections, real estate litigation, construction defect, or civil litigation experience.
Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [ no]
- Salary Bands:
2 to 3 years relevant experience: $60K to $68K
3 to 5 years relevant experience: $68K to $75K
5+ years strong HOA, collections, litigation, or real estate litigation experience: $75K to $80K+
Submission Email: Name / Lily -
lily@porterfirm.com
Quick Recruiter Reference
Texas real estate law firm hiring Legal Assistants for Houston and Austin offices. Role supports HOA, collections, real estate litigation, construction defect, and civil litigation matters. In-office role with potential hybrid flexibility after one year.
Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Legal Assistant – HOA / Real Estate Litigation - Porter Law Firm - JPC 1045 - Source
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Client job title: Legal Assistant – HOA / Real Estate Litigation
Location: Austin and Houston, Texas
On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
Experience: 1
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, Real Estate Legal Assistant, HOA Legal Assistant, Collections Legal Assistant, Civil Litigation Legal Assistant, Construction Defect Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Litigation Secretary, Paralegal Assistant.
# of hires needed: 1
Open or not to recruiters on TE: No
Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Houston / Austin Legal assistant. 1+ yr litigagion exp.