Litigation Legal Assistant - ATX

Litigation Legal Secretary

An established and highly respected law firm in downtown Austin is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy, sophisticated litigation and appellate practice. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, stable team with strong tenure and a "lean and efficient" environment focused on long-term fit and work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70K – $90K
• Bonus: ~4.17% annual (plus additional discretionary bonuses for high performers)
• 401(k): Immediate eligibility + firm-funded profit sharing (5%–8.5%)
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• HSA & FSA options
• Short-term disability covered by employer
• Parking available (~$100/month pre-tax)

Schedule & Work Environment

• Hybrid: 4 days in-office, 1 remote day (rotates, typically Monday or Friday)
• 37.5-hour work week (strong emphasis on work-life balance)
• Overtime only during peak periods

What You'll Do

• Provide high-level litigation and appellate support to multiple attorneys
• Draft, edit, and format legal documents with precision
• Handle state and federal e-filing
• Manage complex calendaring, deadlines, and travel coordination
• Prepare and revise billing/proformas; assist with time entry
• Process expense reimbursements (Chrome River)
• Coordinate document production and file management/closing
• Communicate with clients and provide administrative support

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of legal secretary experience in a law firm setting
• Strong litigation support experience required
• Experience with state and federal e-filing
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Exceptional proofreading, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Professional communication skills and strong reliability

Preferred

• Large law firm experience
• Appellate practice exposure
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., FileSite)

This team values consistency, professionalism, and a strong team-oriented mindset. If you're a detail-driven legal secretary looking for a stable, collaborative environment with long-term career potential, we'd love to connect.

If you meet the requirements and have the experience, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com