Legal Assistant

Job ID#: 30462

Legal Assistant needed for litigation boutique based in Houston, Texas, nationally recognized for its success in high-stakes commercial litigation and trial work. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business disputes and has a reputation for aggressive advocacy, strategic thinking, and courtroom excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct administrative and legal support to Shareholder and assigned litigation teams

• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence

• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation activities

• Assist with court filings (state and federal), including e-filing and docket management

• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel

• Manage case files and document management systems, both physical and electronic

• Track deadlines, organize case materials, and ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures

• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling binders, managing exhibits, and supporting in-court logistics as needed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in a litigation practice (trial experience strongly preferred)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, document management software, and e-filing systems

• Strong knowledge of Texas and federal court rules and procedures

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlines

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a high-end litigation boutique or trial firm

• Familiarity with legal software such as NetDocuments or similar

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification is a plus

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