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Litigation Legal Assistant | Boutique Firm | Central Houston (4 days in-office, 1 day WFH)

This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected boutique litigation firm with a genuinely collaborative, close-knit team.

You'll support four attorneys in a busy commercial litigation practice—this is hands-on, substantive work in a high-functioning environment where strong legal assistants are valued.

What You'll Do

• Draft and revise motions, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Handle state and federal e-filing
• Manage calendars, deadlines, court dates, and depositions
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, and trial logistics
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and deposition materials
• Communicate with courts, clients, and outside vendors
• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of heavy commercial litigation experience
• Strong e-filing (state and federal) and calendaring skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to stay ahead of deadlines
• Comfortable in a smaller, team-oriented office environment
• Stable work history

Tech

• Microsoft Office (advanced)
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• iManage/FileSite/WorkSite/Interwoven (preferred)
• Coyote (a plus)

Why This Role

• Tight-knit, supportive team (not just lip service)
• Real work-life balance with 1 day WFH after onboarding (30 days)
• Paid parking
• Strong benefits, including 401(k) with firm contribution

If you're a litigation assistant who likes being in the weeds and part of a team that actually functions well—this is worth a look.