Legal Assistant (HOUSTON)

Job ID#: 38642

Legal Assistant needed to support a busy landlord/tenant litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of litigation experience and the ability to manage a high-volume docket involving eviction proceedings, lease enforcement matters, and civil litigation support.

This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work efficiently in a deadline-driven legal environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Litigation & Case Management

• Assist attorneys with landlord/tenant litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Prepare, format, and file pleadings, motions, notices, discovery, and correspondence
• E-file documents in Texas justice, county, and district courts
• Maintain litigation calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, trials, and mediation settings
• Coordinate service of process and monitor returns of service
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files
• Assist with trial preparation, hearing binders, exhibits, and witness coordination

Landlord/Tenant Support

• Draft notices to vacate, lease violation notices, and related correspondence
• Assist with eviction filings and post-judgment collections efforts
• Communicate with landlords, property managers, tenants, constables, and court personnel regarding case status and scheduling
• Review leases, payment ledgers, and tenant records for litigation support
• Monitor possession deadlines, writs, and enforcement timelines

Administrative Responsibilities

• Answer and route client communications professionally and efficiently
• Schedule hearings, mediations, and client meetings
• Maintain attorney calendars and docket reminders
• Process incoming mail, court notices, and legal correspondence
• Assist with billing entries, expense tracking, and case updates within case management systems
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures and court filing requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of litigation experience required
• Prior landlord/tenant or eviction experience preferred
• Familiarity with Texas court procedures and e-filing systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
• Professional demeanor and strong client service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in property management, real estate law, or collections litigation
• Knowledge of Texas Property Code and eviction procedures
• Experience with high-volume docket management

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