Job Details

A boutique defense litigation law firm in Houston, TX is seeking a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to support its growing team of attorneys and paralegals. This is a strong opportunity for someone with 2+ years of legal support experience who enjoys staying organized, working directly with clients, and helping keep a busy legal team running efficiently.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct client intake interviews and gather important case details
• Handle record retrieval requests and follow up with providers, courts, and agencies
• Support attorneys and paralegals with case file management
• Maintain documents and records in LeanLaw, Dropbox, and Clio
• Draft routine correspondence and assist with legal documentation
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff as needed
• Help keep files organized and matters moving forward efficiently

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a legal assistant, legal secretary, or administrative support role
• Law firm experience preferred
• Flexibility to adjust schedule based on attorney and paralegal needs
• Experience with client intake and record retrieval
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail

What They're Looking For:

• Someone dependable, proactive, and professional
• Comfortable working in a smaller, team-oriented office environment
• Strong technology skills and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience with LeanLaw, Dropbox, or Clio is a plus
• Someone who takes initiative and helps reduce administrative workload for attorneys and paralegals

Why This Role:

Join a respected litigation firm where your work will have an immediate impact. This is an excellent opportunity to become a key part of a collaborative legal team and grow with a firm that values strong support professionals.