Legal Assistant

Job ID#: 38722

Hybrid Downtown client is adding an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy team of 4–5 attorneys handling general civil and commercial litigation matters. This is a high-volume role that requires exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong understanding of Texas state and federal court procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to litigation attorneys.
• Manage court deadlines, docketing, calendaring, and case files.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File and serve documents electronically in Texas state and federal courts.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial logistics.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
• Maintain attorney calendars, billing records, and document management systems.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of litigation legal secretary experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong background in general civil and commercial litigation.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced, deadline-driven practice.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word document formatting.
• Knowledge of Texas and federal e-filing systems, including E-File Texas and PACER.
• Familiarity with document management software such as iManage or NetDocuments preferred.
• Understanding of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and local court rules.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Notary Public commission preferred but not required.

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