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Now Hiring: Banking & Finance Legal Assistant (Transactional)

Houston (near the Galleria) | 💼 Full-time | Onsite

We're partnering with a well-regarded Houston law firm to add an experienced Legal Assistant to support its Banking & Finance practice. This role provides high-level administrative and transactional legal support, with a strong emphasis on billing and document management, directly supporting 4 attorneys in a collaborative, team-first environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000–$90,000

• Firm-paid parking (very close to the building)

• Medical insurance: employee-only premiums 100% covered

• HDHP with $250/month HSA contribution starting Day 1

• Dental insurance (employee-only premium covered – basic plan)

• 3% profit sharing from Day 1 (vesting applies)

• Discretionary year-end bonus based on tenure

• Regular firmwide wellness events and social gatherings

Why this role stands out:

✅ Heavy billing + transactional focus (not litigation-heavy)

✅ Pod-based support model plus firmwide overflow via ARC ticketing system

✅ Professional, respectful culture — true “no-ego / no-jerk” environment

✅ Low turnover and strong internal growth opportunities

What you'll do:

• Review, edit, and distribute prebills and invoices

• Handle transactional documents and legal correspondence

• Manage files, calendars, meetings, travel, and reimbursements

• Draft and edit legal documents; assist with private offering documents

• Track CLE attendance and attorney hours

• Provide day-to-day support to assigned attorneys and practice groups

What we're looking for:

• Transactional legal experience required

• Banking & Finance experience strongly preferred

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience

• Legal billing software knowledge (Aderant preferred)

• Strong MS Office skills

• 70 WPM typing, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills

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