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Litigation Legal Assistant (Contract)

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Materials Management, Organizational Skills, Practice Management Software, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reimbursement, Time Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
12 days ago

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (CONTRACT)
Location: Downtown
Parking: Free
Pay: $36—$45/hour (DOE)
100% In-Office
Contract Duration: 3 months (could be extended)

 Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys handling a variety of litigation matters.
  • Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, docketing, and scheduling to ensure all deadlines and appointments are met.
  • Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation-related materials.
  • File legal documents electronically in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with applicable filing requirements.
  • Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings, and other case-related events, including travel arrangements when needed.
  • Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing trial notebooks, coordinating witnesses, and managing case materials.
  • Enter attorney time, assist with billing support, and process expense reimbursements and other administrative requests.
  • Open new matters, maintain electronic and physical case files, and ensure all documentation is organized and current.
  • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and internal team members via phone and email.
  • Conduct basic legal and case-related research, including reviewing court rules, filing requirements, and publicly available case information.
  • Provide additional administrative support to the legal team as needed.

 Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of legal secretary experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment.
  • Experience supporting general civil and/or commercial litigation required.
  • Proven ability to support multiple attorneys while effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of Texas state and federal court filing procedures, including electronic filing.
  • Experience with document management systems and legal practice management software preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, with exceptional legal document formatting skills.
  • Familiarity with PACER, Texas e-filing systems, and applicable court rules is preferred.
  • Notary Public commission is a plus but not required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
  • Professional, client-service-oriented demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
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