Legal Administrative Assistant in Houston, TX

• Competitive pay range: $35.50-$40.00/hour for this role
• Hybrid work flexibility: Work from home options in Houston (AFTER 30 DAYS)
• Full benefits package: Medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Litigation focus: You'll work directly with attorneys in Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group
• Reasonable schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Established firm reputation: Well-respected firm that prioritizes client interests and flawless execution

NO visa sponsorship 
Recruiting advice
Target candidate profile:

• Experience level: Look for candidates with 3-5 years of litigation-focused (defense) legal admin experience based in Houston

Red flags to watch for:

• No litigation experience (this isn't general admin work)
• Can't demonstrate proactive work style
• Lacks experience with legal document preparation
• No law firm or legal department background
• Contract/temp/freelance or jumpy backgrounds
• Lack of Am 100/200 or strong regional firm or in house experience 

Best sourcing channels:

• LinkedIn: Search for "Legal Administrative Assistant" + "Litigation" + "Houston" or nearby areas
• Local legal associations: Houston Bar Association job boards
• Referrals: Ask current legal staff for referrals from their networks
• Ideal companies: Firms that have an intense in-person culture 

 

Our client, an Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Litigation Group in Houston.

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with 3–5 years of experience in a litigation-focused legal administrative role, ideally within a law firm or corporate legal department. The ideal candidate is comfortable supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice and thrives in a deadline-driven environment.
Key Qualifications & Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience as a litigation-focused Legal Administrative Assistant
• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department is required
• Strong experience in docketing and tracking deadlines for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Experience preparing, formatting, and proofreading litigation documents, including pleadings and discovery
• Experience with e-filing legal documents
• Ability to manage administrative support for multiple attorneys simultaneously
• Background in legal or paralegal studies preferred
• Exposure to multiple areas of law is a plus

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, nationally recognized firm and contribute to a dynamic litigation team.