Legal Assistant

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP (PBFCM) is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Houston office. Founded in 1970, PBFCM represents over 2,000 governmental entities across Texas, including school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts, and special districts. The firm operates 12 offices statewide with more than 50 attorneys and 400 employees, and is built on the principles of honesty, ethical conduct, quality, and integrity. This is a full‑time position offering a professional yet casual work environment and an excellent entry point into the legal field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update databases
• Prepare and e‑file litigation documents with various courts
• Prepare various outgoing letters
• Maintain documents within document storage software
• Receive and make phone calls daily to and from clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others
• Correspond daily via email with clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Outstanding computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and achieve objectives with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and a self‑starter attitude
• Excellent critical thinking skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy